Green Fungus on Soil Surface - Ask Extension
Help! I have a green, leathery, fungus type growth on the surface of the soil in two of my gardens. I can peel it off, but it grows back. It seems ...
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Green Fungus on Soil Surface #286945
Asked October 25, 2015, 8:07 PM EDT
Help! I have a green, leathery, fungus type growth on the surface of the soil in two of my gardens. I can peel it off, but it grows back. It seems to be very invasive, growing right up to the base of plants. Can I get rid of this and how?
Anoka County Minnesota
Expert Response
Your picture isn't helping me to identify this but from your description, it sounds as though it could by a type of lichen. Lichen will not harm your plants and is, in fact, a sign that you have healthy conditions as they do not grow where there is a lot of air pollution. They also like part shade and adequate moisture. I found a site that gives a step-by-step guide on lichen removal. This site I'm recommending uses three universities as reference. http://www.gardenguides.com/92080-rid-lichen-flower-beds.html
