By Bonnie L. Grant You will recognize why this species has its moniker the instant you set eyes upon it. Bird’s nest fungi in gardens look just like the avian habitats for which they are named. What is bird’s nest fungus? The tiny fungi aren’t dangerous to plants and help break down organic matter. Therefore, bird’s nest fungus control isn’t necessary unless the appearance wrecks your gardening feng shui. What is Bird’s Nest Fungus? Soil and organic debris are full of all kinds of marvelous natural composters. One of them, the bird’s nest fungus, is also a master of mimicry. It has the appearance of a cup-shaped nest with little spheres inside that resemble eggs. In fact, the spheres are the method through which the organism reproduces itself. Whenever I see one of these little nests in my bark mulch, it makes me smile. They are magical little organisms with
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