Algae in grass
Re: Grass fungus
Valerie Munro
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Hi Lesley
Normally when mushrooms appear on a lawn, it's a sure sign that there is rotting wood in the soil. Rather than killing off the fungi, it would be better to remove the root cause.
If you can bear it, you could carefully remove the turf over the affected area and see what's down there - with new build houses or recently renovated, it's a sad fact that some builders will merely bury their excesses to save them a journey to the Tip.
Having removed/or not the cause, then it's an easy job to replace the soil, tamping it down level and pop the wad of turn back on top. Or, if that is too complicated, just keep scraping off the mushrooms and dispose of them. As we don't know what they are I would do this with caution, washing your hands afterwards and resist the temptation to cook and eat!
Good luck
Auntie Planty
www.auntieplanty.co.uk
Normally when mushrooms appear on a lawn, it's a sure sign that there is rotting wood in the soil. Rather than killing off the fungi, it would be better to remove the root cause.
If you can bear it, you could carefully remove the turf over the affected area and see what's down there - with new build houses or recently renovated, it's a sad fact that some builders will merely bury their excesses to save them a journey to the Tip.
Having removed/or not the cause, then it's an easy job to replace the soil, tamping it down level and pop the wad of turn back on top. Or, if that is too complicated, just keep scraping off the mushrooms and dispose of them. As we don't know what they are I would do this with caution, washing your hands afterwards and resist the temptation to cook and eat!
Good luck
Auntie Planty
www.auntieplanty.co.uk
Posted: Wednesday 3rd of August 2011 08:55 AM
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I have a problem with this fungus in my lawn which is very dry at the moment. Any identification and treatment suggestions would be most welcome. If you can`t see the picture clearly it is grey/black coloured with a whilte frilled ragged edge, laying close to the lawn like a flattened mushroom.
Posted: Monday 1st of August 2011 03:50 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 03:42 AM
Re: Re: algea in grass
Shoot User
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Hi Angelle,
Do you have a photograph that you could show us?
Many thanks
Katy
Do you have a photograph that you could show us?
Many thanks
Katy
Posted: Thursday 26th of August 2010 01:37 AM
Re: algea in grass
Angelle van Kleef
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We live in an area with almost coarse sand. Drainage is very good. These algea just seem to dry up for weeks and when it starts to rain the soak up and get slippery and bubbly. I am just wondering what type of algea this can be.
Posted: Wednesday 25th of August 2010 12:21 AM
Re: algea in grass
Shoot User
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Hi Angelle,
Algae in grass occurs where the ground is compacted and poorly drained, resulting in a damp surface – conditions that this type of algae thrive in.
To avoid this, take steps to improve drainage in the area, such as spiking/ aerating and topdressing with sand, or in very waterlogged areas perhaps think of installing a drainage system.
Hope this helps!
Regards
Katy
Algae in grass occurs where the ground is compacted and poorly drained, resulting in a damp surface – conditions that this type of algae thrive in.
To avoid this, take steps to improve drainage in the area, such as spiking/ aerating and topdressing with sand, or in very waterlogged areas perhaps think of installing a drainage system.
Hope this helps!
Regards
Katy
Posted: Tuesday 24th of August 2010 03:08 PM Last reply: Tuesday 24th of August 2010 03:09 PM
algea in grass
Angelle van Kleef
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what is the origin of this algea in grass?
Posted: Sunday 22nd of August 2010 07:19 PM Last reply: Saturday 1st of March 2025 02:55 AM