<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=19bz2E_0vjlMKfk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=19bz2E_0vjlMKfk00" width="980" height="653" ><figcaption>Canva/JD</figcaption></figure><h2>Sudden Growth of These Are Quickly Taking Over My Yard</h2><p>Have you noticed something new growing in your yard since the recent heavy rains across central Montana?</p><p>And are they suddenly taking over your yard, like they are in mine? Now don't get me wrong, I love the moisture, and I know that we need it, but seriously, these things are starting to be everywhere!</p><h2>I Feel Like I am In Alice in Wonderland with All of These in My Yard</h2><p>Within the last week, a particular area of my yard is seeing some serious growth. And yes, it feels like Wonderland out there.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0TiNdi_0vjlMKfk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0TiNdi_0vjlMKfk00" width="2000" height="1500" ></figure><p>But it isn't just a little plot of them that has me concerned.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4f7NTB_0vjlMKfk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4f7NTB_0vjlMKfk00" width="2000" height="1500" ></figure><p>They have taken over an entire side of my yard, and with pets, I have some big concerns about them.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=45KGxQ_0vjlMKfk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=45KGxQ_0vjlMKfk00" width="2000" height="1500" ></figure><h2>READ MORE: Great Falls School Honored with National Award</h2><h2>Simple Tricks to Keep Mushrooms Out of Your Montana Yard</h2><p>I know exactly how this happened. A couple of years ago, I used compost through this entire area. Being slightly shaded and a little bit of a dip in elevation, this is the perfect collection area to bring these out everywhere.</p><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1gUQx2_0vjlMKfk00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1gUQx2_0vjlMKfk00" width="2000" height="1500" ></figure><h2>READ MORE: Why Doesn't Great Falls Have a Comedy Club to Enjoy?</h2><p>According to realsimple.com, there are 3 easy ways to help take care of mushrooms in your yard.</p><ul><li>Keep a set watering schedule. If you still see growth, limiting the amount of water in the area can help.</li><li>Keeping your thatch to a minimum. Use a bagging mower and dispose of your clippings.</li><li>Start punching holes. Aeration of your yard or problem area can keep conditions less optimal for mushrooms to grow. You can even rototill the area.</li></ul><p>Do you have the same problem? Show me! Send your pictures to us in our app chat feature, or you can email your pictures to me here.</p><h2>Take a Virtual Tour of What Was Once a Colorado Mushroom Farm</h2><p>Take a fascinating trip through a real-life mushroom farm that operated in Colorado for over 30 years.</p><h2>Best Groups for Montana Foraging and Mushroom Hunting</h2><p>If you love gathering fresh and wild edibles, these are the best online resources to learn the basics or share your expertise. Foraging is a labor of love for special food, and it requires important knowledge along with lots of patience. Check these out!</p><h2>Death Cap Mushrooms from all Angles </h2><p>A look at every angle of what a death cap mushroom looks like is provided by a variety of mushroom experts on YouTube.</p></div></body>

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Sudden Growth of These Are Quickly Taking Over My Yard

Sudden Growth of These Are Quickly Taking Over My Yard. Have you noticed something new growing in your yard since the recent heavy rains across central Montana?. And are they suddenly taking over your yard, like they are in mine? Now don't get me wrong, I love the moisture, and I know that we need it, but seriously, these things are starting to be everywhere!