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.
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Mulch And Pet Safety: Tips On How To Keep Mulch Safe For PetsWhile 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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Cocoa Shell Mulch: Tips For Using Cocoa Hulls In The GardenCocoa shell mulch is also known as cocoa bean mulch, cocoa bean hull mulch and cocoa mulch. Many gardeners enjoy the sweet smell and attractive appearance of cocoa shell mulch. Learn more here.
By Susan Patterson
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Winter Mulch Information: Tips On Mulching Plants For WinterWinter 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 GardensMany 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 GardensWood 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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Leaf Mulch Info – Learn About Mulching With LeavesMany 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 MulchMulching 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 MulchMulching 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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Nut Shell Garden Mulch: Tips For Using Nut Hulls As MulchIt?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
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What Is Coconut Coir: Tips On Using Coconut Coir As MulchUsing coconut coir as mulch is an environmentally friendly alternative to non-renewable mulches such as peat moss. This important point, however, only scratches the surface when it comes to coir mulch benefits. Learn more in this article.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Mulching In Windy Spots – How To Choose A Wind Proof MulchLike love, mulch is a many-splendored thing. When layered over soil, mulch can do amazing things. In windy areas, you need a mulch that won?t blow away. Click this article for information about mulching in windy spots.
By Teo Spengler

