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Gardeners Warned: This Common Winter Cleanup Habit Is Spreading Fungal Disease in Raised Beds

February 2, 2026 by Catherine Reed Leave a Comment

Gardeners Warned: This Common Winter Cleanup Habit Is Spreading Fungal Disease in Raised Beds

Raised beds look so tidy in winter that it’s tempting to “do the right thing” and clean them up fast. But one winter cleanup habit can backfire by moving fungal spores from old plant debris straight into the soil you plan to grow in later. The frustrating part is that it feels productive: raking, chopping,…

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