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White Mold on Mulch or Potting Soil
Have you ever opened a bag of mulch, compost or potting soil only to find it is infested with white mold? Or have you found a white moldy substance growing on or below the mulch in your yard? If you see this, don't worry. It is just a harmful saprophytic fungus busy at work decomposing organic matter in the mulch or soil. It is not harmful to you or your plants, but some find it unsightly. A light raking of the mulch will help aerate and dry out the fungus. Extreme means such as re-composting the mulch/soil to 140°F will also minimize growth, but is not usually cost-effective.
Pecan Varieties for Central Texas
PECANS: Mix early and late pollinators for best nut set. All varieties do better with a pollinator. Mature height and canopy width of 30 x 30 ft. Remember, Pecan trees do best in deep soil. If planted in the home lawn always check labels on insecticides, fungicides and herbicides before applying them to the lawn. If the label says "do not apply under the canopy of fruit or nut trees" use another option Choctaw (Cho)– Late pollinating variety with very large nuts and soft-shell. Early bearing variety with good production. Large tree that is excellent for home shade. Does well in all southern climates. Resistant to scab, semi self-fertile. [...]