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One morning a few weeks ago I let Maggie and Bogey out in their small fenced in area and noticed that some mushrooms had popped up overnight. Thank goodness they decided to bark at them instead of eating them :rollseyes: My husband put gloves on and got rid of them immediately but now I'm worried they could be deep down under the grass. They are both always trying to eat grass, leaves and whatever else is non-edible. We have a lawn care service who comes out and fertilizes and puts down weed killer, but we don't allow them on the side of the house where the dogs go. Other than pulling the mushrooms out, is there a way to naturally kill them so they don't grow back? |
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I've heard vinegar will somewhat help but it will also kill your grass. I usually get them by digging into the dirt a little & taking the whole thing. Mushrooms release spores that then grow other mushrooms so best to get rid of them when you first see them. |
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Here's a great article on lawn mushrooms--what they are and how to get rid of them. The most crucial thing is removing their food source (rotting organic matter) and keeping humidity down as much as possible. Removing the mushrooms as soon as you see them helps too because it helps reduce the number of spores being spread. The complete article: Control Mushrooms In Your Lawn |
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I appreciate all your posts even if I have to print some and read them when I am alone with my dictionary! |
Was just in my yard and lo and behold...mushrooms.... they won't be back...I let em have it with bleach...will that work? They are in a part of yard the pups never go in... |
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Use lime. Reduces the acid. The Mushrooms won't grow. They grow rapid in my area. Lime in the Spring and Fall is a must. Lime isn't toxic ..as long as your dog doesn't have its head in the bag ;) Srpead out and watered in its fine. http://gardening.wsu.edu/library/lpro006/lpro006.htm |
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So how'd the bleach work out Lynzy? Did you kill your grass along with the nasty mushrooms? |
Bleach will work. It will kill everything critters and all |
Parvo is rampant in the Dallas area right now. The rain brings it to the surface, and it lives in the ground for 10-15 years!! I personally know 3 people who have had to take their dog to the vet and 2 had to have them put down. |
Most of the mushrooms that grow in the yard here in TX are poison. I comb the yard most mornings,if it has been raining or I have watered the yard. So glad that your baby is ok. |
We have them up here too! I'm forever scouring the grass after rain and telling Enzo to drop it if he finds it first! He sticks his little snout so far down into the grass, I can't even see them from the service! Like a little piggy searching for truffles! :( |
I would like to keep this thread alive. Perhaps it will save someone some anguish over an unknown "illness" with a pup. |
Just want to remind everyone about the slugs, snails and such that seem to grow into giants with the rainy weather. They look like a tasty treat to a dog so be sure to watch for them as well. A slug can also cause real problems for you babies. |
This is a great post. I will def patrol my yard now!! |
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Oh good grief! This morning's patrol netted probably close to 1000 teeny tiny little mushrooms! :eek: Luckily, Tuffy is a silly boy & has decided not to venture far off the patio when the ground is wet. |
Every year we get those huge flat mushrooms that resemble a frizbee. Hope she never gets hold of one of those. She would totally not listen. |
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