Mulch is a valuable asset to your garden. It helps retain moisture in soil, prevents weeds from sprouting, and keeps pests at bay. However, mulch also provides the ideal environment for fungus growth.
Q. Just recently, I have noticed brown dots appear on the side of my house. When I try to remove them, I find it is almost impossible to do so without damaging my siding. What is going on? A. It ...
Many homeowners utilize organic mulches in their home landscape. However, after a while, if not maintained or refreshed, mysterious things can begin to appear in mulched areas. Before we explore the ...
Q: Can identify what looks like some kind of mold growing in one of my flower beds? It just showed up this morning, and there are six clumps of this stuff, about the size of dinner plates. I haven’t ...
Cool weather and moisture in the winter here in Florida may lead to some foul-smelling fungi appearing in your mulch. Stinkhorn fungi can be quite striking in the landscape but are often viewed as a ...
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Can you mulch in January? An expert gardener reveals the dos and don'ts
An experienced horticulturist reveals when you can and can't mulch in January. It comes down to weather, and mulching ...
Mulching our gardens provides many benefits such as moisture retention, suppressing weeds and adding organic matter to our soil. Mulch can also provide a perfect growing medium for fungi and slime ...
Many homeowners utilize organic mulches in their home landscape. However, after a while, if not maintained or refreshed, mysterious things can begin to appear in mulched areas. Before we explore the ...
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