guidelines.
Avoid crushing or rubbing the spore-bearing surface unnecessarily.
Step 3: Dispose of it safely
Keep the removed mushroom away from children and pets. Don’t put it somewhere animals might easily retrieve and eat it.
If you’re unsure how your local waste service handles garden fungi, follow its guidance.
Step 4: Check the surrounding mulch
Look for very wet areas, piles of decaying leaves, buried wood, or other organic material where fungi may be growing.
You don’t have to remove all your mulch. Organic mulch is beneficial to gardens, and
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