Landscape mulch usually consists of hardwood shreds or bark chips, providing cover to hold moisture and add a finished look. Wood in mulch also provides a food source for fungi that are natural ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Mushrooms popping up in mulch beds are often a sign of healthy, nutrient-rich soil. When I first started gardening, I used to ...

Is this the dreaded artillery fungus in my mulch? My brother had it in his mulch and he never did get off the black spots it shot onto his house and car. You dodged a bullet this time. This is bird’s ...

*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Artillery fungus spore masses stuck to siding Q • The siding and fence on one side of my house near a flower bed always gets ...

When I first started gardening, I used to think mushrooms meant something was going wrong. I’d be out watering the tomatoes or pulling weeds, and suddenly – poof – a strange little mushroom would ...