Are Mushrooms Harmful to an Herb Garden?
Mushrooms may grow in your herb garden. They sprout up from decay of dead vegetation or excess water. Though most of the mushroom species are not edible, they are not harmful either. Does this Spark an idea?
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Mushrooms
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Mushrooms are kinds of spores of fungus. They grow in warm damp areas.
Mushrooms in Garden
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There are numerous varieties of garden mushrooms--some are edible, some are not. Most of those do not cause any problem to plants. However, there are a few poisonous mushrooms that may create problems when eaten.
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How to Control Mushrooms
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The best way to control mushrooms in your herb garden is to break them up with a rake regularly. Most of the mushrooms usually die within a day or so in sunlight.
Why They Grow
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Fungus grows on dead organic matter. In an herb garden, dead parts of the plants covered by soil and/or excessive water can be the reason for mushroom growth.
Effects of Mushrooms on Herbs
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Mushrooms can actually benefit the herbs. Mushroom roots can release nutrients in soil, store water and compost the dead organic matters. Even the most poisonous mushroom cannot harm a plant.
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