(Lafayette, Louisiana) If you drive through your city or neighborhood in south Louisiana, you will likely notice that many of the lawns have mushrooms growing in them.
So, why are there so many mushrooms showing up in yards in recent weeks? It turns out that this is largely due to recent weather conditions.
The mushrooms are a type of fungi that seem to sprout out of nowhere, and many of us see them as an “eyesore” in our yard, even though kids love to pick or destroy them.
Why Mushrooms Grow in Yards?
Mushrooms often appear in yards with ample shade or in areas of the yard that receive little sunlight throughout the day. Additionally, moisture in your yard plays a significant role in the appearance of mushrooms during the summer months…