Soil mixing and cultivation have also proved effective in getting rid of the fungus. Turf should be removed from the site and the soil tilled or cultivated repeatedly in different directions, using a rototiller if possible. Simply digging or plowing the soil is not considered adequate, the area should be thoroughly soaked to encourage microbial antagonism. Keep the soil bare for a month or two, perhaps an entire winter if possible. The ground can then be reseeded.
Seed is preferred to sod because seed poses the least risk of reintroducing the fairy ring fungi.
While total removal of fairy ring is not usually warranted due to the expense, some visual relief can be gained by masking. This is a process of applying fertilizer and watering deeply so that neglected or nutrient-deficient lawns will prosper. Good turf grass management practices can reduce the incidence of fairy ring and other diseases occurring in lawns. Research shows that mowing high produces a denser grass with a greater volume of roots. Mowing close reduces root masses and weakens turf.