Fairy Ring

Fairy ring on a lawn

Diagnosis

Circles or arcs of mushrooms or wilted, dead, or dark green turf. White fungal "mycelium" may be found in the thatch and soil around the circles and arcs.

Large fairy ring on lawn

Management

  • There is no fungicide available to kill fairy ring. The fairy ring will eventually grow out.
  • Maintain affected area with liquid wetting agent to prevent soil from becoming oily.