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If the conditions are suitable for fungi, there are probably several varieties involved. To stop that happening and get rid of those already there it just needs less moisture in their environment, so more ventilation and a less moist compost will achieve that.Most years I get some fungi...

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Well done Colin

Thanks @lizzie27 for the warning. Very much appreciated. Where currently the Johnsons Blue is, I will dig it through carefully. Both Hardy Geraniums in the ‘Japanese’ bed with the newly planted multi-stem Birch and 3 ferns, they are too high and big for it. Maybe I plant the Pulmonaria into...

I have this book...probably similar to your book. My problem is my memory! Very often fern id involves the sori on the back. It is much easier when book and mystery fern are seen side my side.

I have in the past taken a cactus right out of the pot and let it dry off completely for several days and then pot up with a dry gritty compost and DON'T water. If the cactus is squishy it is probably beyond saving. Neglect for a while may do wonders!

I agree with @infradig about leaving out cardboard. I would dig some compost into the soil then mulch it with compost. The mulch will keep down any weeds and feed the soil. Bought compost will be OK if you don't have any. I would also leave out bark chips. I only use them on a bed that won't be...