Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 26 minutes ago

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Wondering, “Are lichens harmful to plants?” In this video, we explore what lichens really are and whether they affect your garden’s health. Lichens are a symbiotic relationship between fungi and algae that grow on many larger garden plants — but they don’t damage your plants!

In this video I share simple tips to manage lichens if you want to reduce their presence without harming your garden.

Lichens often indicate good air quality and a healthy environment, so don’t worry if you spot them! For a detailed guide, check out the linked article.

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00:00 Introduction
00:27 What are lichens?
01:10 Structure of Lichens
01:53 Lichens - a symbiotic relationship
02:12 Are lichens harmful to my plants?
02:37 What plants will they grow on?
03:07 Reducing lichen growth
03:43 Conclusion - do lichens hurt my plants?