How to Eliminate Lawn Mushrooms

Mushrooms prevail in yards with drainage problems and lots of shade.  If you are tired of seeing the mushrooms and want to get rid of them, you have a few options.

1. Pulling mushrooms up at the base as soon as they appear will help reduce the spread of spores.  Removing them as soon as you see them reduces the chance of children and pets ingesting them.
2. Rake up leaves, sticks, and grass clippings.  Fungi feed on decaying matter, so eliminating food sources will help eliminate mushroom growth.  Consider dethatching your lawn, removing the thick layer of organic matter between your lawn and the soil.
3. Mow the lawn regularly and limit the watering.  Make sure all mushrooms are pulled up and all pieces are removed before mowing.  You don't want to spread mushroom spores across the lawn when mowing, creating an even larger problem.
4. Aerate the lawn.  This will improve drainage and air flow throughout the lawn.  It will also help keep the grass and soil dry.
5. Nitrogen speeds up the decaying process of the food source for the fungi.  Apply a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to the lawn at a rate of 5 pounds per 1,000 square feet of lawn.
6. Dig up any areas where mushrooms grow and remove tree roots, pieces of wood, or other organic material that serve as a food source. If you cut trees or remove shrubs from your landscape be sure to remove the roots as well.
7. Dig out the affected soil.  For the best chance of completely eliminating the mushrooms, dig 12 to 18 inches deep and 18 to 24 inches outside the affected area.

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Why plant grass SEED when there is SOD?

Need Turf? Sunbelt discusses Sod versus Seed. 

People have a variety of opinions on all things including the best way to have a beautiful lawn!  If you are the type of person that likes immediate gratification or at least as soon as possible gratification, you more than likely are a fan of sod.

What is sod anyway?

Sod IS grass!  It is just grass that has already been planted and is sold in sections.  The sections include the grass with soil that is held together by roots and other materials. 

You can debate which is better, grass or sod, with great arguments on both sides.  It really just comes back to personal preferences.  It is your lawn so it is your choice!  Sod tends to be a favorite among many homeowners since it is more reliable than seed.  You have a lawn much quicker using sod than when you plant grass seed. Sunbelt Farms reminds us that sod takes less watering than grass seed, you won’t be pulling weeds all summer long, and you can install sod most any time of the year!

Installing sod does take more work than spreading grass seeds but it is a job most anyone can do.  It does take time and energy!  The first step is to prepare the ground for the sod, rake the yard free of rocks, the yard needs to be as level as possible and adding fertilizer to the soil will help the grass grow nicely.  Install the sod as soon as it is delivered to get the best results since sod needs immediate attention when it comes to installing it.  Don’t let it sit around and be unattended.  After you have laid the sod, you must water it.  The first watering should be heavy so that you soak the ground thoroughly, especially if it is a hot Alabama sunny day.  During the first week, water the lawn at least twice a day and then you can water every other day for the first few weeks. 

To keep your lawn looking lush and green you must keep up with the watering especially in the first few weeks.  Limit the foot traffic for the first few days and remember you won’t need any weed killers so don’t use them!

What is sod if you don’t care for it the proper way?  It certainly isn’t a nice looking lush green lawn! Let Sunbelt Farms guide you in the care of your sod and you will enjoy the reward of a beautiful lawn! 

Sunbelt Turf Farm began in St. Clair County. Over 30 years have perfected the art of growing, selling and the delivery of quality turf grass. Customer satisfaction is paramount and we stand behind our turf grass. Expansions into Shelby and Talladega Counties successfully turned cotton fields and pasture land into beautiful green turf. Commercial and retail opportunities, pick-up or delivery, free estimates, fast turnaround and remaining environmentally friendly separate us from the rest.