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- The Different Types of Mulches and Examples of ThemWhen you are going to use mulch in the garden to supplement the landscaping, it is important to know the relative value of those mulches and whether they are short-term, persistent, or inorganic.
- Budget Blooming Garden IdeasStart planting as early as March and turn your garden into a blooming, beautiful spot, perfect for leisurely afternoons.
- Favorite Organic Gardening TipsSometimes what it takes to do well in organic gardening is just to have some tips. Here are some favorites.
- Got Sick Plants? Get Rid of Your Mulch NowMulch provides plants with protection against the elements, but it can also provide a safe place for plant disease to fester.
- Termites and Mulch: Recipe for Disaster?You know of the insulating qualities that gardening mulches afford to flower beds and tree saplings. At the same time, you know that termites delight in consuming virtually anything made from wood. Do mulch and termites go together? Sometimes.
- How to Use Mulch in the GardenMulches are known for conserving moisture, reducing weeds and adding beneficial microorganisims to the vegetable garden soil with each use.
- Pebble Junction in Sanford, Florida Offers a Large Supply of Landscaping MaterialsWhile planning to redo my landscape, I went looking for who sold mulch and found Pebble Junction in Sanford, Florida and found a source of much needed landscape supplies, here’s a brief overview of what I found.
Glorious Roses - Benefits of MulchingIn central Alabama, gardeners consider pine straw, rich nitrogen and slightly acidic, the best mulch to apply to rosebushes. Roses require 1 to 2 inches of water per week.- 5 Mulch Secrets of Professional Landscapers You Can Use in Your Yard TodayYou may only know mulch from the big heavy bags at the local home improvement store, but there is actually some hard science behind the shredded bark. Landscapers know how to manipulate prettily colored wood chips in their favor – now you can, too!
How to Garden Without TillingBrief instructions on the form of gardening that has been dubbed "Lasagna Gardening" and is also know as layer gardening and No-Till Gardening.- Best Mulch for Rose BushesThe best mulch for use around rose bushes.
- Best Mulches for Tomato PlantsA list of the best muclhes for tomato plants
Does Using Mulch Lead Termites into Your Home?Although wood, paper or straw mulch can be a source of food for termites, the main attraction of mulch is that it makes moist areas easy for making termite tunnels.- When Not To Use Mulch in Your GardenA look at when you should not use mulch in your garden.
- Tips for Making Mulch Out of NewspapersYou can reuse your old newspapers and make great mulch at the same time with these tips.
The Benefits of Using Mulch in Your GardenAdding mulch to your garden or landscape can improve to health a vitality of your plants. Grass clippings, dry leaves, wood chips, sand, gravel and other organic and inorganic material can be used as mulch.- Choosing a Garden Mulch in ColoradoChoosing a garden mulch in Colorado is confusing. With so many mulches on the market, how do you know what each is best for?
How to Choose the Right Mulch for Your GardenHow to choose the right mulch to prevent weeds, conserve moisture, insulate plant roots, build soil fertility and make any garden look better.- Mulch Dog Excrement into a Spreadable Efficient FertilizerMulch dog excrement into fertilizer.
Put Your Vegetable Garden to Bed for the Summer in Phoenix, ArizonaVegetable plants don't produce well in the Phoenix summer's heat. Use the summer to revitalize the soil in your garden when you can't be outside gardening.
Making the Most of Your MulchHave you ever tried mulching your garden or flowerbeds? Mulching is one of the best things you can do to help protect your garden and promote the growth of new plants. Not sure what mulch to use? Here are a few great choices.
Different Ways of Garden MulchingGarden mulching can be accomplished with a number of different products.
How to Calculate How Much Mulch to BuyKnowing how much mulch you need for your garden will help you save time. Using the right amount of mulch can ensure that your garden will have enough moisture and stay weed-free.- Have a Home Garden to AppreciateThis article presents the importance of mulching and using organic fertilizer. Also, herb gardens and lovely perennials are explained.
- Mulching Lawn Mower - How to Mulch Your Grass for a Healthier and Greener LawnHave you ever wondered why the grass seems greener on the other side of the fence? THE SECRET: Mulch your grass clippings.
- Advantages of Mulch in the Lawn and GardenLearn where, when and how to apply mulch. Learn about different types of mulch and which one you should be using.
- Free Mulch for Rogers Park ResidentsIf you want to do the environment a favor, recycle your old Christmas tree in Rogers Park. In return you will have the opportunity to get some free mulch.
- Warren Park Hosts Holiday Tree Mulching ServiceYou can take your holiday trees to Warren Park and have them mulched as part of a program sponsored by the Department of Environment.
- Protecting Your Plants in Cold WeatherMany people in the Deep South have plants that will not withstand a hard freeze. Here's how you can protect those plants.
Top 5 Reasons to Use a Mulching MowerOne of the key components in lawn care is mowing and a mulching mower can provide benefits you may not have considered.- The Best Options for Mulch MaterialWhen it comes to material to be used for mulch, you have much in the way of options. Take a look at the various organic and permanent choices available for mulching.
Why Mulch? Benefits of Mulching Your GardenAn overview of the benefits of mulching your garden.
Choosing Mulch that Suits Both You and Your GardenIf you have a garden, you should definitely be using mulch. What type of mulch, though, is the right kind that will please both you and your garden?
Winterizing Your GardensNow that the cold weather is upon us, it is time to clean up our garden beds to help them winter over during these cold months.- 3 Eco-Friendly Uses for Rabbit BeddingFind out about three simple, green ways that you can use rabbit litter in your garden.
- Why Use Plastic MulchI usually say to use organic mulch whenever possible, but sometimes it is nice to have the ease of using a plastic mulch. Here are some of the choices that you may want to consider.
- Fall Chores in the Flower GardenFall is actually a very busy time for the gardener.
- How to Properly Care for Hazelnut TreesHow to properly care for hazelnut trees
- How to Skip Raking Leaves This FallYes, we own a rake. But we don't use it very much. My husband saves time, and hours of backbreaking work by mowing the lawn with his mulching mower.
- The Natural Gardener #7Some leaves have a bad reputation that they don't deserve. Pine and oak are not acid; walnut leaves don't kill started plants, just seeds. All three are exceedingly useful to suppress weeds and build soil.
