Mulch
Most of us know the value of using mulch in the garden. But what are the different types and which one is best? How and when is the right way to use it? We can help with this. In the articles that follow, you will find a number of tips and information on using various mulch types. When you're armed with the right knowledge, you can put all these questions to bed.
Mulch
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How To Make Mint Compost – Mint Hay Compost Uses And Benefits
Have you ever considered using mint as mulch? If that seems odd, that's understandable. Mint mulch, also called mint hay compost, is an innovative product that is gaining in popularity. Take a look at what it is and how to make mint compost in this article.
By Laura Miller
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Types Of Berm Mulch – Should You Mulch Berms
Berms are simple but helpful additions to the garden and landscape that can add interest, increase privacy, and help direct water to where it’s most needed. But is mulching berms necessary? Learn about berm mulch tips and ideas in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Why Use Colored Plastic Mulch: Learn About Different Colors Of Mulch
Plastic mulch is now available in an array of colors, with different mulch colors said to assist in different garden tasks. If you want to learn more about plastic colored mulches and their uses, this article can help. Click here for additional information.
By Teo Spengler
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Does Groundcover Need Mulch – Choosing Mulch For Groundcover Plants
Should you mulch groundcovers? The answer depends on the site, speed with which the plants will grow, your growing zone and soil stability. Mulch for groundcover plants can help protect little starts in some situations but it isn't necessary in other cases. Learn more here.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Crushed Stone Mulch Info - Using Crushed Rock Instead Of Mulch
There are plenty of good reasons for using crushed rock instead of mulch, but there are also a few major drawbacks. Read on to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Rubber Mulch And Plants - Is Rubber Mulch Bad
he effects of rubber mulch in soil are somewhat contested and, at the very least, the information does not lead one to a definitive answer that rubber mulch is bad, nor that it is beneficial. Read on for more.
By Amy Grant
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What's The Best Natural Mulch For My Garden?
Natural mulch is extremely beneficial for a garden, but with so many types of natural mulch, which is the best choice for your garden? This article will provide tips for choosing the best organic mulch.
By Heather Rhoades
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Mulch And Pet Safety: Tips On How To Keep Mulch Safe For Pets
While mulch serves a variety of functions in the home garden, mulch application issues, like mulch toxic to dogs, need to be addressed for the safety of your precious pets before they occur. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Winter Mulch Information: Tips On Mulching Plants In Winter
Winter mulching is a popular practice and it's a great way to protect your plants while they're dormant. Read this article for more winter mulch information. Click here and get started with protecting plants over winter.
By Kristi Waterworth
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What Is Cypress Mulch: Using Cypress Mulch In Gardens
Many gardeners haven't read up on cypress mulch information and, therefore, don't know the benefits of this organic product - or the risks of using it. Click here for additional cypress mulch information, including the downside of using cypress mulch in gardens.
By Teo Spengler
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Shredded Cedar Mulch – Tips On Using Cedar Mulch In Gardens
Wood is a very popular choice for garden mulch, and with its pleasant smell and pest deterrence, using cedar for mulch is especially popular. Learn about cedar mulch problems and cedar mulch benefits here in this article.
By Liz Baessler
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Mulch For The Garden - Learn About The Benefits Of Using Mulch
All gardens, whether they are flower or vegetable, benefit from the use of mulch. Learn more about the advantages of adding mulch to your garden beds in the following article.
By Susan Patterson
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Leaf Mulch Info – Learn About Mulching With Leaves
Many gardeners view the piles of dropped autumn leaves as a nuisance but should actually be looked upon as a boon. Leaf litter mulch in gardens has many attributes. Read here for some interesting leaf mulch information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Sawdust For Garden Use – Tips For Using Sawdust As A Garden Mulch
Mulching with sawdust is a common practice, and using sawdust for mulch can be an easy and economical choice, as long as you take a couple simple precautions. This article provides more information on mulching with sawdust.
By Liz Baessler
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Tips On Using Pine Straw For Garden Mulch
Mulching with organic materials helps add nutrients, keep weeds at bay, and warm the soil. Is pine straw good mulch? Pine straw is freely available in areas with pine trees and is inexpensive to purchase in bales. Click here to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Common Mulch Fungus: Does Mulch Cause Fungus And Can It Be Treated
Most gardeners take advantage of organic mulch such as bark chips, leaf mulch or compost, which is more attractive, healthy for growing plants, and beneficial to the soil. But sometimes organic mulch and fungus go hand in hand. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Nut Shell Garden Mulch: Tips For Using Nut Hulls As Mulch
It?s baseball season again and he who shall remain nameless is blowing through bags of not only peanuts but pistachios as well. This got me to thinking about using nut hulls as mulch. Can you use nut shells as mulch? Read here to learn more.
By Amy Grant