What’s causing these circles in the lawn? Fairy rings

Good Growing: What’s Causing These Circles in the Lawn? Fairy Rings

Have you ever noticed a near-perfect circle of lush green grass or a ring of mushrooms growing in a lawn? While these patterns may seem concerning or even supernatural, they are caused by soil-dwelling fungi and are commonly referred to as fairy rings. Read the full story: Good Growing: What’s Causing These Circles in the Lawn? Fairy Rings

What’s causing these circles in the lawn? Fairy rings

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — Have you ever noticed a near-perfect circle of lush green grass or a ring of mushrooms growing in a lawn? While these patterns may seem concerning or even supernatural, they are caused by soil-dwelling fungi and are commonly referred to as fairy rings. What are fairy rings? Fairy rings are caused by around 50 species of fungi. The fungi do not attack grass roots; they feed on decaying organic matter (tree stumps, roots, that…