Question
very smelly moldy waln
We have an old walnut stump that has sprout with mold a couple of weeks ago. Like seriously covering the whole 2' diameter stump from top to ground. Was actually growing across grass. Smelled similar to a mushroom, now after the rains it reaks like a rotting carcas (you want to hurl). We have kids. How can we get rid of it and what is it? I can pass on more pics if needed.
AnswerLooks like a wood rotting fungus to me. The fungus is mother nature's way of getting rid of the stump for you. As far as the smell, I do not think there is much you can do for it. The fungus will go away on its own eventually and you do not need to do anything. As a matter of fact, even if you tried to scrape it off, it would only come right back. I am sorry to say you will have to tolerate it for now. It poses no harm to your children even if consumed. Just let it run its course. Sorry and Good Luck and Patience.
