White Growth in Garden - Ask Extension
We discovered this hard white substance growing in a garden bed, enveloping some ground cover. We have since found it in the lawn. It’s hard and rub...
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White Growth in Garden #854725
Asked November 05, 2023, 9:27 AM EST
We discovered this hard white substance growing in a garden bed, enveloping some ground cover. We have since found it in the lawn. It’s hard and rubbery, maybe like a pencil eraser. Do we need to try to get rid of it, if so, how?
Wayne County Michigan
Expert Response
Kimberly - this is most likely slime mold which as you will find in the link below is not harmful to your beds. Take a look at the link where you can find more information about this. If you wish, you can rake it up and dispose of it.
https://www.uaex.uada.edu/counties/white/news/horticulture/slime-mold.aspx
Hope that helps.
