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Garden Q&A: Mushrooms are popping up in my lawn and flower beds. Why?

Whether you're a gardening beginner or expert, Irish Examiner columnist Peter Dowdall has the answer to your questions

Mushrooms show us that the soil is rich in life, writes Peter Dowdall. File picture

Wed, 26 Nov, 2025 - 13:55

Peter Dowdall

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Why are mushrooms suddenly appearing in my lawn and flower beds?

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