Shotgun Fungus (Artillery Fungus)

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Slime Mold (“Dog Vomit Fungus”)

At B-Sharp Property Maintenance, we love mulch. It keeps weeds down, improves soil, and makes flower beds look sharp. But sometimes, nature adds a surprise: mushrooms or odd-looking growths. These are fungi—and they’re usually a natural part of mulch breaking down.

In this guide, we’ll show you the most common types of fungi you might see, how to deal with them, and how our True Mulch blends help reduce unwanted growth.

🚨 1. Shotgun Fungus (Artillery Fungus)

This one can be a nuisance. It shoots tiny black spores onto nearby surfaces like siding or cars, where they stick and can be hard to clean.

  • What to do?

    • Clean quickly: Use warm soapy water and a plastic scraper.

    • Use Goo Gone or WD-40: For stubborn spores on non-porous surfaces.

    • Avoid steel wool or abrasives that damage siding or paint.

    • Prevention tip: Use low-wood, high-quality mulch like B-Sharp’s True Mulch to reduce the risk.

🌳 2. Mushrooms

Mushrooms are the fruiting bodies of fungi that help decompose mulch. They’re a sign your mulch is doing its job naturally.

  • What to do? Remove by hand if desired, especially if kids or pets are around. Otherwise, leave them alone.

✨ 3. Slime Mold ("Dog Vomit Fungus")

It might look like scrambled eggs or foam, but slime mold is completely harmless. It’s a fungus-like organism that appears after rainy, humid weather.

  • What to do? Let it dry out, rake it, or hose it away. No treatment is needed.

✅ Why Choose B-Sharp’s True Mulch?

Our True Mulch is made from all-natural hardwood, with black, chocolate brown, and natural dye-enhanced options. It’s locally produced and screened for quality—less filler, fewer issues.

  • Less fungus-prone: High wood content mulches often spark fungal blooms. We avoid those.

  • Better color retention: Our color-enhanced blends stay vibrant longer than most bagged products.

  • Made fresh, delivered fast: You get mulch that hasn’t been sitting around decomposing.

⚠️ When to Call a Pro

Most mulch fungi are harmless. But if you’re seeing widespread growth or unusual discoloration, we’re here to help. We can inspect, refresh your mulch, and give you expert tips.

Serving North Canton, Clinton, and all of Stark and Summit County.