Have you ever noticed those strange black dots on your windows? They're actually a fungus, but there are several things that ...

Yes, finding slime mold in your mulch can be a disturbing experience. Let’s be honest here: it looks gross (it’s not commonly known as ‘dog-vomit mold’ for nothing) and, as its name ...

Don’t compost it or dump the old mulch in your yard, as the fungus could spread. Using mulch in a landscape is beneficial to plants, but always be on the lookout for artillery fungus.

Q: I see little things growing in my mulch that remind me of mushrooms, only they have a hollow on the top instead. They’re near my vegetable bed, so should I be worried about infection or so… ...

This reduces the amount of bare soil where weed seeds can germinate and blocks sunlight, inhibiting weed growth. This ...

If your mulch is growing artillery fungus, which can be a real nuisance, you should remove the affected mulch, apply a fungicide to the space and then reapply a fresh batch of mulch. 4.

Fungi accelerate the decomposition of your mulch, and slimy layers tend to reduce airflow to roots, she adds. To get rid of the fungus in your mulch , she suggests using a rake to break up the old ...

Question: I see a lot of trees along streets and in parking lots with mulch piled up high around the base. Is this a good ...

This common mold on mulch and lawns isn't a problem, but its name is rather unappetizing Gardening columnist Don Kinzler also answers questions about when to plant apple trees in the fall and the ...

With heavy rains, mushrooms have been popping up in mulch, garden beds and lawns all around Colorado. But they don’t stick around too long. It’s like the obscure ’90s Dada song, &… ...