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Grow Veggies Like a Pro If You Know These Mulch Secrets

April 27, 2018 | Patty Craft | 0

There are many reasons to mulch vegetable crops, but the biggest reason is to prevent weeds. With 20 raised beds in my garden, I wouldn’t be able to keep up with weeding if I didn’t mulch.

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Removing Mulch

March 13, 2012 | Meghan Shinn | 2

If you applied a winter mulch to protect your plants, follow this tip on removing it this spring:

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All About Winter Mulch

January 7, 2012 | Dorian Winslow | 4

Why to apply a winter mulch to the garden and what to use as winter mulch.

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Leaf Mold

November 14, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 1

What is leaf mold, and why would my garden need it?

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Mulching With Leaves

October 11, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 5

If I want to use fallen leaves as mulch, can I just put them over my garden or do I need to do other preparations first?

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Organic vs. Non-organic Mulch

September 6, 2011 | Meghan Shinn | 6

What is the difference between organic and non-organic mulch and which is better?

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Hay as Mulch

November 9, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 10

“Hay” can make great winter mulch—but you must know just what you’re getting. Here’s the lowdown on straw, hay and salt hay.

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Leaves and Soil pH

November 2, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 11

Is it true that certain types of tree leaves are highly acidic? Should I think before shredding them and using them as mulch?

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Mulch on Fire

September 8, 2010 | Meghan Shinn | 11

I read a story in my local newspaper about a house that burned down and the garden mulch was listed as a possible cause. Is mulch really a fire hazard?!

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