Mushrooms /Toadstools

[brenda]

Not sure what these are but, on my lawn for the first time ever, I have a good number of mush /toadstools they are small , not that high and a dark browny colour.How do I get rid of these?.

Also have white larger things growing in a circle, do not know how to deal with these.
Help please.
Brenda

[Clanad]

You'll not be able to completely get rid of the fungal infection... even the one on your lawn (sorry)... The toadstools are caused by organic material under the surface of the lawn... perhaps an old tree stump or some such. The "ring" you're observing is commonly called (at least here in the U.S.) a fairy ring, but also caused by organic material under the surface. There are chemical treatments that one can use with greater or lesser results, but, generally, by the time you go to the trouble, the infestation will be over for the season.
You can dig up the lawn and try to eradicate the primary cause, but that's a losing battle as well, in my opinion...
You could aerate the area thoroughly (core aeration by machine), fertilize often with a high nitrogen content fertilizer, and water the area only in the cool morning hours to help .... but it won't cure it.
Best of luck!

[brenda]

To Clanad----
Thank you so much, will aerate and feed as you say.If it all fails will just have to carry on believing in fairies.
Sincerely
Brenda.

[WeeAngie]

I had this problem and went to see an expert in the garden centre . He gave me a bag of Lime to spread all over the grass and it works .....only temp though so you need to do it wheneve you cut the grass ....and wipe the lawnmower blades cos your spreading the viral fungus when you cut the grass :)

[brenda]

To WeeAngie,
Will give it a good go.
Brenda