Fairy Rings

Fairy rings are circles of toadstools in the lawn which can create unsightly damage. Some fungi that grow on rings in the lawn simply have the effect of creating a darker green band of grass growth. The best way to deal with this is to feed the grass with Westland Aftercut to boost the nutrient levels so that it develops a deeper green colour and blends the different areas together. Fairy rings that consist of a bare, mossy brown circle surrounded on both sides by green grass can be controlled by digging out a metre band width of the affected area to a depth of at least 30cm. This must be done very carefully removing any fungal strands (mycelium) in the soil and if necessary excavating further to ensure that they have all been removed. Take care not to drop infected soil on the rest of the lawn. Refill the hole with Premium Garden Soil and reseed using a suitable lawn seed.

Occasional clumps of fungi and solitary toadstools can also grow on the lawn. These usually feed on buried, uncomposted organic matter below the grass. Brush them off and remove them to prevent spores being spread further.