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Originally posted by maddy
Huntersgirl, I had the same situation with the home I purchased last spring. I finally gave up and this spring dug up everything I had - including a burning bush. I'm always afraid to transplant, so I started over. I have gardenias (which are in full bloom and smell wonderful), carissa hollys boxwoods, and petunias. Everything is identifable to me now, and the sense of accomplishment is overwhelming.

Now, my only problem is I am constantly seeing mushrooms pop up in the mulch... too much moisture?

Awwwww! It's a shame that we didn't have this thread way back when you had trouble identifying some of the stuff you disposed of. But, I'm glad you have a garden now that you can call "your own"!

The little bit I know about mushrooms, you might be able to fill a thimble with...but here goes!

Most mushrooms prefer moist, dimly lit, well ventilated conditions. The more dimly lit the better. The mulch you got may have had some spawn (germinated mushroom spores) in it. I'm assuming (only an assumption on my part) that if you let the problem area dry out and allow it more light (trim back some trees to let filtered light in, but not so much so as to ruin the shade loving plants too) you'll kill the spores that exist and no others can grow. Also...another thought...gently pull the mushrooms that do pop up. Don't stomp them or bury them, cause you'll leave the possibility of spawn behind. Don't let them get old either. The older they are (say, about 3-7 days) the more time they have to reproduce. Hope this helps Maddy! If you are reluctant to take this advice (and I wouldn't blame you, since I am no expert on mushrooms)...you can look up Mycology on the net. It's the study of mushrooms!