Mulches For Winter Cover
In all the wide range of garden operations, there is probably none less understood than winter mulching. 9 out of 10 gardeners continue to use rule-of-thumb practices—some of them actually
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Organic Mulches, Some Disadvantages, Paper Mulch
The term organic can have many meanings, but we can define it as plant remains for our purpose. Such remains commonly decompose rather quickly, contain considerable amounts of the elements
Mulching Your Garden: An Expert Horticulturist Discuses
Mulches, one kind or another, have been used since time immemorial. In some cases, they may have been of value. In others, they may have been of little or no
Are Mulches Safe For Berry Crops In October In Western Gardens?
Strawberries benefit from mulching with clean straw. Place, the covering over the plants so it settles to a depth of about 3” inches. If the wind blows strong in winter,
Do Mulches Make For Easier Gardening?
Twenty-one years ago, I began experimenting with mulches for flowers, root crops, above-ground crops, and fruits. I do not recall why I started working with various mulching materials. Still, I
What Is A Good Mulch For Strawberries?
Does sawdust, marsh hay, and straw make good mulches for strawberries? All are good, but if using sawdust it is advisable to increase the amount of nitrogen in the fertilizer