How do I get rid of mushrooms in my flower bed?

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I have a big flower bed in the front of the house with a lot of mulch and it's growing muchrooms since it's been rainy and gloomy these past few days. There are different kinds as far as I can see. Are mushrooms harmful to the plants? I have also seen some mushrooms growing on the base of one boxwood. If it is harmful, how do I get rid of them?

mary_n_the_lamb · Accepted Answer

I was going to say 'stop overwatering' before I saw the details. They are not harmful. I usually crush them under my feet. The fungus on the tree is a bit more tricky, but I would scrape that off also before they get large.

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How do I get rid of mushrooms in my flower bed?
I have a big flower bed in the front of the house with a lot of mulch and it&#39;s growing muchrooms since it&#39;s been rainy and gloomy these past few days. There are different kinds as far as I can see. Are mushrooms harmful to the plants? I have also seen some mushrooms growing on the base of...

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Mushrooms Growing In Mulch

Adina · Answer

Mushrooms are not necessarily a bad thing.  Mushrooms grow when there is an abundance of organic matter in the soil (from your mulch in this case), lots of water, and shady conditions.  If they bother you, you can dig them out of the mulch when you see them.  You can also use less mulch and make sure that the mulch is not compacted or right up against the stems of your plants.  I've also found that the beds that have primarily shredded leaves in them instead of shredded wood mulch seem to have less mushroom growth, of course these beds also may get a little more sun, but changing the type of mulch you use may also help.

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juncogirl3 · Answer

Pick them.  Your mulch is getting wet and since mulch contains a lot of wood, mushrooms will be  present.  Mushrooms naturally decompose dead wood.  It is part of the process or no dead trees would ever disappear. They should not bother your plants as they are feeding of the wood in the mulch.  You can pick them and throw them away or throw them in a compost pile if you want.  The lifespan of a mushroom is fairly short.  Most will die in a few days especially if exposed to sun.  Mushrooms thrive in moist, cloudy conditions.  Now here's the kicker.  Some are really good edibles but you have to know what you are looking for.

How do I get rid of mushrooms in my flower bed?

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