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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Cynthia Lawrence

7 ways to get rid of mushrooms in your yard

A close up of five mushrooms growing in the grass

If you pride yourself on having a lush or striped lawn, there’s nothing more unsightly than mushrooms and fungi appearing. And if you spot clusters of these making your landscaped garden look more like a woodland, you’ll need to know how to get rid of mushrooms in your yard. 

While mushrooms are actually beneficial in helping the breakdown of decaying organic material, fungi may also be a sign of an unhealthy lawn. Essentially, mushrooms are fungal structures usually hidden underground, that appear and thrive in poor lawn conditions. These include moist, damp, shaded, humid and organic waste environments, such as in grass clippings, compost, and mulch — all of which create the perfect breeding ground for mushrooms. 

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