I have 2 burning bushes. There is yellow mustard like stuff on the ground by them. What is it?

Question

It does look like a dog was sick, that is what I thought at first that the dog was sick but then realized that he wont go by the bushes.

Answer 1

Could it be pollen that is liquified?

Answer 2

I'm guessing that the yellow stuff is a fungus.  Does it look like a dog upchucked?  It's a fungus.  Just flip it over and it will dry, then you can remove it without making a mess.  It's no big deal and it won't harm the plants nearby.  Just an unpleasant surprise from Mother Nature.

Answer 3

ashes...LOL  I would say the fungus thing sounds right to me.  I have noticed it around my pine straw this year.  Although you have to admit ashes would be around burning bushes!