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Archive Home > 2009 > September > 29 > Much ado about mulching: some basics

Much ado about mulching: some basics

By Adrian Higgins / The Bulletin
September 29, 2009

Mulch has its value, but when it is misapplied, plants suffer and die. Some basics:

A 1- to 2-inch layer of mulch helps suppress weeds and retain soil moisture. As it breaks down, it provides organic matter to the soil.

Organic mulch comes in many forms, including shredded hardwood bark, pine....

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