Bright red toadstools, funky jelly fungus, and rounded puffball mushrooms in lawn grass may look alarming.
However, lawn mushrooms can be a sign that you have healthy soil.
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What Causes Mushrooms in the Lawn?
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On top of that, beneficial fungi can outcompete damaging fungi in the soil and make plants more disease-resistant.
Supporting Biodiversity
As decomposers, mushrooms are a valuable part of local ecosystems.
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Should I Get Rid of Mushrooms in My Lawn?
That said, many gardeners may notwant to remove mushrooms, since they provide so many benefits to plants.
They often go away on their own when the growing conditions change.
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They signal that your lawn is healthy and your soil is rich in organic matter!
A sudden appearance of mushrooms can occur after heavy rainfall or if lawns are overwatered.
New deliveries of soil or compost can also harbor mushroom spores and lead to a sudden shroom bloom.
While some mushrooms are poisonous if ingested, they are generallysafe to touch.
