How to Get Rid of Wild Mushrooms
- 1). Remove the mushrooms and dig up the soil underneath the plants with a shovel or spade. Dig at least 6 inches down. Look for old tree roots or decaying leaves that could be harboring mushroom spores. Dig up the roots or leaves and replace removed soil with bagged topsoil from a garden or home improvement store.
- 2). Dethatch your yard if thatch is contributing to mushroom growth. Thatch is a layer of dead and living roots and stems found under the grass next to the soil. Remove thatch to allow air and water to reach the soil and prevent mushrooms from growing.
- 3). Aerate your lawn if you notice mushrooms growing in circular patterns called fairy rings. Remove the mushrooms and punch holes in the soil with nails or an aeration tool to allow air to penetrate the soil and encourage grass growth. Water thoroughly after creating holes in the lawn.
- 4). Clean up and remove rotting mulch, pet waste, grass clippings, fallen branches and decaying tree stumps. Mushrooms feed off decaying material. Removing these items will help keep mushrooms from spreading through your yard.
- 5). Revise your lawn watering schedule if mushrooms are overwhelming your yard. Keeping your yard too wet will encourage mushroom growth. Water enough to moisten soil without soaking it.
