Q.Dead Tree Feeder Roots In Garden
We took out a tree and now finding our raised garden with feeder roots. The roots are definitely dead and I’m wondering is it necessary to dig out all the roots or just let them decompose?
Certified GKH Gardening Expert
Letting them decompose will be the best course of action.
Adding beneficial garden microbes will help, but specializing with fungi, such as Stropharia rugosoannulata and Clitocybe nuda will make quick work of the roots! In fact, adding any wood eating mushroom to the area will get rid of the roots within a season, leaving you with nutrient rich soil!
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/harvest-mushroom-spores.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/grow-mushrooms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/grow-oyster-mushrooms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/mushroom-compost.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/propagating-mushroom-ends.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/growing-wine-cap-mushrooms.htm
