How do I get rid of mold growing on top of mulch in flower beds?

OK.. Here's the thing about mold.. it really is a good thing. I know.. pick your self up off the floor and read on..





Mold is a fungus and Fungi are the agents that that convert dead, organic materials into materials that are usable by living plants.. sound promising? Read on. Further, fungi can enhance the health of the green plants by bettering their ability to absorb said nutrients.. sound even better?? It is. Fungi are valuable to living things.. you know, that 'circle of life' thing.





Fungi "bloom" when it's moist and warm... like it is now. They release spores (their version of seeds) to give birth to new funguses. Warm, wet conditions are perfect for this.





If you don't like the fungus' "flowers", pick 'em. take a shovel and scrape them off the surface of your mulch. Put them in a plastic bag and throw them away in your trash. Simple as that. Knowing what you now know and If you still want to negate the benefits of the fungus, you can treat some fungi with lawn and garden fungicides (like daconil).





Now, I know.. fungus isn't the prettiest thing in your garden, but bear in mind that it's working for you.. and you wouldn't kill someone who comes over and willingly cleans your house for you..... would you???

How do I get rid of mold growing on top of mulch in flower beds?
go get something to kill and prevent new mold from growing but make sure they wont hurt your flower beds
Reply:Get rid of the mulch Now. Then get a product that kills fungus such as black spot, etc. It can be purchased even at Walmart. You must be persistent.





I had that problem myself because our landscaping people put mulch on everyone's stuff, so I wait and when they get to my place, I tell them I do not want it.
Reply:One simple way to get rid of mold is to turn it over into the topsoil and wet it down with water. A second way is to loosen it up with a rake to allow air to circulate around it and help to dry it out. A third way is to remove the mulch and place it in a pile and soak the pile with water. When left to sit, the pile should generate enough heat to kill off the mold and fungus.





The most effective way to control the growth of mold is to change the environment in which it grows. Mold tends to grow best in warm, humid environments. And while you may not be able to control the weather, there are a few things you can do to minimize its ability to grow.





Mulch made from coarse wood products are less likely to have mold and fungus problems than fresh, finely ground woody products. Make sure to apply mulch no more than 2 inches deep (in warm weather) and follow every application by soaking it with water.
Reply:use bleach: put bleach in a spray bottle and spray the mold it will be gone in a few day.
Reply:If you have moss growing on the mulch; you have a drainage issue and anything you do to kill the moss wont do you much good becuz the moss will grow back. You'll need to fix the drainage in order to fix this.

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