Originally Posted By: msparks
FYI,
Bacteria need air (aerobic) to breakdown organic matter. Where they convert nitrogen from the air to the roots of the plant (Air is 78% nitrogen)
Fungi don't need air (anaerobic) That's why you seen my fungi in the forest.
I would probably aerate your yard soon, that should help with the fungi.
If that doesn't solve your problem, then use some type of de-thatcher to get the thatch off the surface of the ground. Then apply some type of microbial stimulant (organic fertilizer)
Then keep on mulching, Mulching your yard can add an additional 120 lbs per acre of free nitrogen (as long as you have bacterial activity)
'I would probably aerate your yard soon, that should help with the fungi.'
Aeration or any type of mechanical movement in the soil will cause a a shake down in the society culture of fungi in the soil. Fungi tend to repel from such movement and yes that could be a solution but also messing with the natural make up of fungi social behavior.
What I am saying is it's a mother nature thing. It has to do with humidity and temp and prolong moisture on the organic matter that somehow triggers the fungi to feed heavier...just nature. Let it be, use a stick and if don't like seeing the mushrooms. Mushrooms are short living.