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kountrykitten Leander, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 17, 2009

I was out doing some weeding this morning and found this..Anyone tell me what it is and how to get rid of it? Thank you

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 17, 2009

It looks like some type of mold, possibly growing in mulch/leaf litter. Happens sometimes with bark mulches when it rains a lot. When I see it here...not anytime recently cuz we haven't had much rain, I just scrape it out of the bed and add some fresh mulch. At the very least, scrape it away from the base of the plant to help prevent rot.

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kountrykitten Leander, TX(Zone 8a) Jul 17, 2009

thank you themoonhowl..However I don't have mulch on it yet I was just weeding so I can lay some down. I had sprinkled some plant food around all my plants could that be it? I will however just scrape it away thank you so much for the advice

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jul 17, 2009

Perhaps the plant food "fed" a mold or fungus in the soil. You may have to use a fungicide if it returns, but scraping it away would seem advisable at this point. You are welcome, hope it works.

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