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 ...

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

If you have an ongoing problem with artillery fungus, it is best to remove all the affected mulch and start from scratch with new, more resistant mulch.

Spores on these and similar fungi that also colonize mulch, like artillery fungi, stick to surfaces as the fungus catapults the spore packet globs away from itself, so you might see a few dark ...

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 ...

Do You Need to Mulch Every Year? No, you don’t have to mulch every year, but doing so can benefit your garden. Choosing to mulch isn’t a one-size-fits-all task and depends upon several factors ...

If you want to remove mulch which has grown fungus or mold, it’s best to bag this up and dispose of it. Do not compost mulch which contains a fungus, as it could cause trouble if it comes back ...

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Finer mulch pieces will all decompose faster, thereby inviting fungi. Composting the mulch in advance of spreading it out can help heat and kill fungal spores, although that’s not always effective.

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 ...