My husband has requested I don't use mulch in the yard for fear of subterranean termites. What should I do? Advice? (None of my rose beds are against the house, but there are two shady beds near the front concrete slab porch. I have put in an 18" wide and 2"-3" deep buffer ...
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2. Bark mulch and wood chips are some of the most commonly used mulching materials in the garden. They have some benefits and some potential downsides. They do most of the above things well, but unfortunately, they have a couple of issues making them one of the types of mulch I don’t...
Where to Find Free Plants [2021 update: Since finding jumping worms in my garden, I’ve done a great deal of research on how to avoid spreading them. Plant exchanges are a potential source of jumping worms, so be cautious when bringing plant material, including mulch, compost, and nursery ...
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Do your best to keep broody hens near their regular laying boxes. I have had seasons where there were more eggs thaneggplantsin my garden! Roosters If you keep roosters, you know that they have a purpose. But they also cause hens to fight and distract from the job of pest control. ...
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Tags:garden plot,mulch,neighbors,paving stones,urban garden Comments2 Comments Categoriescommunity garden AuthorRoofGardenGal New garden and new friends! 4Apr Now, I’m not giving up my status as Roof Garden Gal, but when neighbors I didn’t know before messaged me asking if I really am “...
Replace wood chips and add more as needed to raise mulch level to at least 4”. This is a great way to preserve and enhance the soil environment, while inhibiting weed growth. In the spring, I only have to pull the chips back and plant seeds or starts. Bits of eggshells and big wads...