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Fairy rings
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glasfryn
On The Way Up
Joined: 21 Nov 2006
Location: west Wales UK
Posts: 117
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:00 pm Post subject: Fairy rings |
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I had never heard of them until one appeared on one of the lawns.
just one question how do I get rid of it?
does it really mean I have to dig up affected area and re-seed or turf?
G.
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eileen
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Joined: 07 Feb 2005
Location: Scotland (Map)
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| Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2007 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Hi again,
Regular mowing seems to keep most toadstools at bay in my garden as well as making sure that I aerate the lawn area about twice a year (spring and autumn).
If any do appear then I simply nip them out before they have the chance to spore and create 'fairy rings.' I don't use chemicals in my garden but I'm sure there must be a fungicide that you can buy to eliminate the problem without having to take the grass up.
Hang on - I'll quickly have a look and see what I can find for you. I'll be back in a while. 
OK here's what I've managed to find:
http://www.lawnfungustreatments.com/?gclid=CK_t4aWg6IwCFQ_llAodUQiEGQ
http://www.gardenhealth.com/article/10
http://www.lawnandmower.com/fairy-ring-disease.aspx
If you need any more information then just let me know.
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indyturf
Just Arrived
Joined: 01 Jul 2007
Location: Brownsburg IN
Posts: 2
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| Posted: Sun Jul 01, 2007 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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Aeration will help over time! but there really isnt a good fungicide for fairy ring. the best way to deal with it is to keep the lawn fertilized to cover up the dark green rings!
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CritterPainter
Awed by Nature
Joined: 27 Aug 2006
Location: Washington State
Posts: 1453
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| Posted: Mon Jul 02, 2007 1:29 am Post subject: |
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Guess that's an advantage to living in the country, I rather like my fairy rings!
Trivia bit, the world's largest fairy ring is right here in Washington, in the Hoh rain forest.
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hummingbird3172
Showing Great Promise
Joined: 22 May 2007
Location: Zone 9b Saint Cloud, FL
Posts: 269
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| Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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Mary, that must be SOME fairy ring...I like them too!!!
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