Pine straw okay for the organic garden? Philsays: Hi Allen, I’m not too knowledgeable about the chemical makeup of pine needles. I wouldn’t put 2-4 inches in a food garden, but I would definitely do it in a garden with plants that would be used to that kind of mulch. My prefer...
Don’t mulch too early in the fall, except for in bare, unplanted garden beds to prevent erosion. The soil will not cool down quickly, and plants may continue to grow. New growth may not harden off and can be damaged by winter cold. Also, mulching in the fall keeps the soil wet, w...
Mulching can add nutrients to soil, modulate soil temperature, retain soil moisture, and suppress weeds. Mulch your soil the right way for a healthy garden.
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When to apply mulch in a vegetable garden depends on both its location and temperature of soil. In early spring, plastic is an effective choice for keeping soil warm, while as summer temperatures increase organic materials should be applied instead. ...
Mulch, a Blankie for Your GardenAdrienne Cook
Adding mulch around garden and landscape plants is a great idea as it will help protect the roots of overwintering perennials from the ravages of winter temperatures. When temperatures fluctuate during the winter, mulch helps to keep soil temperature around more steady than uncovered soil. Even ...
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The quickest and easiest way to mulch leaves is witha leaf shredder. This shredded material can be used as leaf mulch, which is beneficial for garden beds and forcomposting. A leaf shredder, also known as a leaf mulcher, is a machine designed to shred and reduce fallen leaves, twigs, and...