My son and daughter in law have started a mushroom business and I was wondering if I could use the spent straw logs for my garden. I was thinking I could release them from their plastic bags, crumble them up and put on top of my raised bed veggie garden.
Yes, here is a link with more information.
http://plantscience.psu.edu/research/centers/turf/extension/factsheets/mushroom-soil
I wonder how to grow mushrooms.
This article will help with that: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/grow-mushrooms.htm
I used sterile soil and a sterile container to plant my atomic and dragon carrots in, but mushrooms keep sprouting up in their container every day. I don't know where they came from. Is this harmful to my carrots?
The mushrooms will not harm your plants and can even be beneficial.
You can remove them if you want or just leave them.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/fungus-lichen/mushroom-identification.htm
I have mushrooms growing in my sunny backyard. I'm sure it's due to occasional dog waste from my two Boxers (who will eat just about anything). I pull the mushrooms as soon as I see them, but should one of the dogs eat one, will it hurt him or what can I do to counteract it? Thank you!
These can in fact be toxic; however, most dogs do not try to eat them, though they can sometimes become ill by just licking a poisonous mushroom. Children, on the other hand, should be warned to stay away from them and by no means ingest them. Symptoms of mushroom poisoning can range from mild vomiting and diarrhea to severe digestive problems to complete liver failure. The best thing to do would be to eliminate them altogether before this becomes an issue. The following article should be of some help toyou: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/eliminate-mushrooms-in-your-lawn.htm
I had to have a tree cut down. The roots remain but mushrooms continue to grow and the surrounding grass is dead. The lawn has a substantial downward slant so there is no water problem. I do not know how to stop the mushroom growth.
The roots from the tree are likely decaying, and may be contributing to the mushrooms. But, the more likely culprit to the mushroom issue would be additional moisture in the soil. Now that the tree is no longer taking up water from the soil, the mushrooms have enough to live on. You can treat the area with a fungicide. That will help reduce the mushrooms. Reseeding the area with grass will help too. For additional help, follow the suggestions in this article: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/eliminate-mushrooms-in-your-lawn.htm
Masses of these small toadstool type fungi have appeared on the edge of my lawn and under the ferns. What is it, is it harmful to pets and how can I get rid of it?
Here is an article that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/lawn-care/lgen/eliminate-mushrooms-in-your-lawn.htm
I planted a new rhododendron about a month ago. A whole bunch of mushrooms have sprouted up all around its base. Why? The plant blossomed nicely and seems to be doing okay otherwise.
This will tell you why they have appeared and also how to get rid of them.