identifying plant problem in southern mississippi?

Question

I have survived Katrina and I'm trying to rescue my yard. I have this red like mushroom growing in my landscape and gardens, which is spreading, it smells like spoiled milk, what is it and how can I get rid of it

Answer 1

After doing some research, it sounds like the mushroom you've described is called a "Stinkhorn" mushroom. Please go to the site at the bottom to see if I've identified it correctly.

Following is some information about the Stinkhorn....

A stinkhorn grows within an enclosed structure or membrane that looks similar to an egg. When the developing fungus expands, the "egg" breaks open, revealing the young mushroom-like fungus, which at that time is often odorless. As soon as five hours after full expansion, the spore bearing surface begins to break down, and the spores become immersed in a dark-colored gel-like, foul smelling mass. Hence the name, stinkhorn! This spore mass is attractive to flies who then visit the fungus and pick up spores as they walk over the surface of it. The spores are carried with the flies to new areas. Stinkhorns are quite common and no cause for concern; they live on dead organic matter (such as mulch). Try to remove the mushroom as soon as it appears, place it in a plastic bag and throw it away. You will need to be diligent in collecting them in order to prevent the spores from producing more mushrooms.

http://www.fcps.edu/StratfordLandingES/Ecology/mpages/elegant_stinkhorn.htm

Answer 2

mushrooms can not be gotten rid of the soil needs to be very dry will help reduce mushroms