Q What are slime moulds?

A Slime moulds are fungus-like organisms which are white, or yellow/orange in colour and produce small, grey fruiting bodies which release purplish spores on to the blades of grass.

Caption: Slime moulds can be blasted off with a jet of water

Q What damage do slime moulds do to lawns?

A Slime moulds do not harm lawn grasses but masses of spores can look rather unsightly on a well-kept lawn.

Q How do I get rid of slime moulds?

A There are no chemical controls for slime moulds, but the purplish-brown spores can be washed from the blades of grass with a jet of water from a hose.