Unidentified "Little Brown Mushroom" (LBM)
Undetermined species (possibly a Psilocybe, Galerina, Conocybe, or similar genus)
The image shows a small mushroom with a light brown, somewhat translucent cap and a slender, light brown stipe (stem). It appears to be growing directly from the soil or a substrate containing wood chips and other organic matter.
Learn more about Unidentified "Little Brown Mushroom" (LBM) in the encyclopedia →Care instructions
Mushrooms observed in gardens are typically the fruiting bodies of fungi living in the soil, often breaking down organic matter. They generally do not require 'care' in the same way plants do, as their presence indicates a healthy, active soil ecosystem. If these mushrooms are undesired, they can be removed manually. Improving drainage and reducing excess organic matter might limit their growth, but some mushrooms are beneficial for soil health.