Fungus in Potted Lavender and Holly

Ric.ror | 10:11 Tue 23rd Oct 2012 | Gardening

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I have just noticed mushrooms growning in my pots of Lavender and Holly - should I leave them or what shall I do

Many thanks in anticipation

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woofgang

the mushrooms are the fruiting body, the actual mushroom "plant" is in the soil. The arrival of them in your pot indicates that the soil is hospitable which to me indicates wet soil and likely poor drainage. Your holly may stand it bit the lavender needs good drainage and I would be having at least the lavender out of the pot and sorting the drainage repotting with added grit. check the drainage in the holly and keep an eye on it, if in doubt repot.

Ric.ror

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Do you think I could pot the holly into the open ground now?
Its approx 10 inches high with lots of leaves

Ric.ror

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Oh sorry - thank you for your helpful answer

woofgang

probably. In my garden, holly does so well i have to hack it back. If your soil is good, drainage reasonable but not excessive, then now is the right time of year.

Ric.ror

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Oh thank you so much - I do hope my holly thrives as I really want to have to hack it back a few years down the line

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