What does it mean when unusual mushrooms pop up in your lawn? Are they a cause for concern or just a temporary visitor? A few mushrooms sprouting in your lawn are not usually a problem. Their presence usually means a lot of organic matter is present in the soil under the lawn. But it's important to know what mushrooms are growing in your lawn. There are mushrooms like Armillaria that can indicate a problem with nearby trees. A few common mushrooms that grow in lawns can be poisonous if eaten.
Find out more about common fungi that grow in and on lawns in the Pest Notes: Mushrooms in Lawns, newly updated by UC IPM plant pathologists Jim Farrar and Belinda Messenger-Sikes. This revision includes new photographs to help with identification, more mycology references, a reorganized and streamlined structure, and updates to common species found in lawns.
