Lichens

Lichens Articles

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  How to Grow Wolf Lichen

  Wolf lichen, or wolf moss lichen, is the only known poisonous lichen species. This… More

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  How to Grow Treeflute Lichen

  Treeflute lichen is typically found on the surfaces of trees, where it spreads out… More

• Moss or Lichen as a Ground Cover

  ...sture--they may form large patches beneath trees. Lichens, on the other hand, are a… More

• Lichen on Fruit Trees

  Lichens are not harmful to fruit trees. They are a tiny plant form that… More

• How to Keep Reindeer Moss Green

  ...eer moss (Cladonia rangiferina) is a shade-loving lichen that thrives in sandy soil. Like… More

• How to Grow Shiitake Mushrooms

  Shiitake mushrooms are among the most popular edible mushrooms in the world. They add… More

• How to Get Rid of Lichen in Flower Beds

  When you see a lichen in your flower bed, you are not looking at… More

• How to Prepare the Soil to Grow Morel Mushrooms

  Morels are one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms, and many chefs consider them… More

• How to Grow Mushrooms in the Kitchen

  Growing mushrooms at home is an easy and fun activity both for new gardeners… More

• How to Grow Pioppini Mushrooms

  Pioppini mushrooms, also known as shimeji or beech mushrooms, grow wild in forests in… More

• How to Grow Mushrooms Indoors

  Growing mushrooms is a great project for the novice gardener or for children. Unlike… More

• How to Create a Lichen Ecosystem

  Lichens are a type of colorful fungi that grow on rocks, trees, walls and… More

• How to Preserve Reindeer Moss

  Reindeer moss is really a lichen: a combination of a fungus and algae that… More

• Do Mushrooms Need Light to Grow?

  White button mushrooms are usually grown in darkness, but other types of mushrooms require… More

• How Long Does It Take to Grow Mushrooms?

  The rate at which mushrooms grow varies, depending on the type of mushroom, the… More

• How to Spray Apple Trees for Moss

  While most mosses and lichens are not in themselves harmful to your apple trees,… More

• Why Does Algae Grow in Ponds?

  Algae grows in ponds for several reasons, including sunlight exposure during hot weather, water… More

• How to Grow Lettuce Lichen

  Lettuce lichens are dual organisms that consist of a fungus and a cyan bacterium.… More

• Ferns for Foliage Interest

  Using common and unusual ferns in the landscape. More

• Make Gifts from the Herbal Harvest

  How to make interesting and meaningful gifts from the herbs in your garden. More