Asked on Feb 19, 2018
The mulch I purchased last year had mushroom like things growing
The mulch I purchased last year had mushroom like things growing out of it. What is that?
6 answers
- 9889709on Feb 19, 2018Probably a fungus, which is what mushrooms are. They actually can be beneficial to gardens and flower beds and are usually caused by mild spring like weather and rain.HelpfulReply
- Rl06898607on Feb 19, 2018That's gold! Mulch it in....HelpfulReply
- Janeton Feb 19, 2018Definitely a fungusHelpfulReply
- Joy30150932on Feb 19, 2018Obviously your mulch was contaminated with mushroom spores. Try sprinkling baking soda over the mushrooms and they will die off.HelpfulReply
- Melanieon Feb 19, 2018sounds like it got wet and you have the spores to bad they are not edibleHelpfulReply
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Barb Hookwayon Feb 19, 2018You made me feel better as I was stomping on those mushrooms so no one would see them. Didn't know they wouldn't harm anything.HelpfulReply
- GGon Feb 19, 2018The first two posters on here are telling you that the mushrooms/fungus is actually good for the garden or flower beds. Might want to check that out!HelpfulReply