Rose, we are sorry to read about your disappointment with Miracle-Gro Moisture Control Potting Mix and appreciate your feedback.<br /><br />Most of our soils, especially potting mixes and garden soils, are made of composted forest products. Composted forest products provide high organic content and nutrients without the concern for soil compaction which often occurs with potting mixes composed primarily of actual topsoil. The coarser material allows for air to reach the roots of the plant which improves plant performance. While small pieces of bark and twigs are intentional components of our growing media, including potting soil, garden soil, lawn soil, topsoil, etc., you should not find large pieces of wood or bark.<br /><br />Fungal mold spores, including mushroom-producing fungi, are a natural part of soils. It just takes the right conditions for the spores to develop into a fungus or mold. Our growing media products are not sterilized and may contain microorganisms including fungus. In fact, fungus molds have been scientifically proven to improve the growth of plants by releasing nutrients from the organic material that growing media are typically. Fungus mold only becomes a problem if there is an overgrowth. Overgrowth occurs when the soil is too wet. The mold and fungus that grows on soils will not harm plants, is safe for people and pets to be around and will go away with sunlight and air circulation.<br /><br />We want you to be confident in our products. For this reason, we offer a product guarantee. If for any reason you, the consumer, are not satisfied with the results after using this product, you are entitled to get your money back. Limitations apply. At your earliest convenience, please reach out to us at 888-295-6902 if we can further assist.