Lawns and Fairy rings

 

How can I get rid of one

 

@ntlworld.com says...

stand in the middle and wish it would go away :-)

 



The Lawn...

Dig it up!

The Fairy Ring

VERY difficult.
It's a spore "explosion" in an outward direction that gives the ring. I have
had *some* success in covering the ring (If not too large) with clear
polythene for around 2 weeks. This prevented the spores from going further
outwards.

To control an established fairy ring, aerate the entire diseased area every
4 inches, plus an additional 2 feet beyond its visible limits. Disinfect
core cultivators (or garden fork) after use to prevent accidental spread of
the fungus into healthy grass. Following aeration, soak the infected area
with water. Add a wetting agent to help water penetrate. Hand water these
areas to prevent overwatering of adjacent healthy turf.

If it's particularly persistent use a fungicide or dig out the entire area
and re turf

 

George Robinson wrote:

Of course one can no longer use armillatox as a fungicide, but if you want
to give the fairies some soap to wash with you could try:



Armillatox - Fairy Rings

Dilution:   50:1
Coverage:   as applicable

Fairy rings are portrayed by a deeper coloured ring in the lawn enriched by
decaying fungi.

The mycelium underground spreads outwards gradually widening like ripples on
a pond after a stone has been thrown into the water.

Many gardeners have used the following technique with great success:

Using a fork or auger, make a ring of holes in the unaffected turf 10 cms
from the Fairy Ring.

Thoroughly drench with the diluted solution pouring directly into each hole,
either with a watering can or a Compression Sprayer, fitted with an injector
lance.

If any of the solution overflows from the hole onto the surface grass,
lightly water the area with plain water, using a watering can.

The area within the ring may contain small toadstool-like fungi. Remove and
burn.



pk

 


George Robinson wrote:

I'd be quite inclined to keep it - the mushrooms it produces (fairy
ring mushrooms, also called mousseron) are delicious, and given that
Waitrose are selling them for a fortune per small punnet at the moment,
you could make yourself feel quite smug. I cooked some last week - the
recipe's
http://www.gastronomydomine.com/2006/06/chicken-with-fairy-ring-mushrooms_05.html
here.

Kids *love* them, too. Nothing like a bit of playing at fairies.

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