April 25, 2007

Stop! What's in that mulch?

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mulch load.jpg Many home gardeners opt to buy in mulch when the weather begins to warm. In an effort to protect their garden beds from water evaporation and help combat weed growth they instinctively purchase large mulch loads and then

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March 28, 2007

How Much Mulch?

Estimating How Much Mulch or Soil Amendment You'll Need for Your Garden Knowing how much mulch or amendment.

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April 22, 2007

Create Contrast with Mulch

We know we should mulch to suppress weeds and conserve water, but mulch also serves an esthetic purpose. If the color combination of dark soil and green leaves can make an impact with an edge, why not bring that impact throughout your

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Dark Mulch as a Contrast

Once again, the yellow seems to brighten when played against a dark mulch. You can see the shape and texture more clearly.

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May 12, 2007

Beware the Chocolate Mulch

It sounds good on paper. Cocoa bean husks used as mulch, get use out of a waste product, smells nice as you walk by. I’ve seen this mentioned on websites and on TV shows. But I have never seen it in a store.

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April 7, 2007

Tip: Mulch Roses

Mulch roses once they start growing with a 3- to 4-inch thick layer of organic material such as shredded bark. Don't place mulch against the trunk, since that can lead to crown or root rot.

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April 22, 2007

Mulch for Contrast

The darker mulch under this corydalis not only complements the yellow flowers, it brings the shape and texture of the foliage into sharper focus. It's like the old gardeners trick of wetting the soil before a garden tour.

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March 1, 2007

Q&A: Rock Mulch vs. Organic Mulch

Question: I am converting a large portion of my yard from lawn to gardens and plan to plant various shrubs and trees in it, as well as a few perennials. Which is better, mulching with rocks or with an organic mulch like bark chips?

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March 28, 2007

Q&A: Bark Mulch Vs. Stone Mulch

Question: I am trying to plan a garden for the front of my house. I am not crazy about the look of bark mulch and prefer the look of stone. I already have azalea bushes and some roses growing in the area. I also plan on planting some …

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March 30, 2007

Newspaper Garden Mulch

I received a question recently regarding using newspaper as a mulch to control weed growth in the garden. Diane made the following inquiry: “I was wondering what you think about using layers of newspaper covered with straw as weed …

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