Fairy ring occurs throughout the world in all cultivated turfgrass. If children or pets are likely to “sample” these fungi, the mushrooms or puffballs should be removed as soon as they are seen. Damage due to fairy rings is usually not considered a very serious problem. Fairy ring tends to be more prevalent on lightertextured soils and on grass with heavy thatch. In home lawns, fairy rings are often seen in areas once occupied by trees and stumps. Home construction materials, such as lumber, that are buried and remain underground can also contribute to fairy ring occurrence. Damage from fairy ring is greater on underfertilized and underirrigated grasses. Fairy rings can be seen anytime from the spring through fall, especially during hot, dry conditions.
- Ornamentals