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mulch is something you put around your plants or in a flowerbed on top for looks, and also to help hold moisture in the soil so it doesn't dry up, also as it decomposes, it actually will help make the soil better, it makes flower beds look good as well.
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Can deer corn be used as mulch in a garden flower bed or will it sprout?
It shouldn't if it has been ground up.
Do you need any straw to plant a strawberry?
No, the straw is used as a mulch to help keep the soil from loosing its moisture and to help prevent weed growth on strawberry farms. You can tend to your plants in a garden without it. Use some garden mulch to help you out.
Can silk oak mulch be used in vegetable garden?
I believe that any type of mulch may be used. Wooden mulch is for the most part decorative, but it also deters weed growth. I would say there aren't any disadvantages to Silk Oak mulch unless you know it to be particularly basic or acidic, in which case you would have to compensate. I would advise using a compost as a topsoil before applying the mulch.
Are cocoa beans used in gardening?
Cocoa bean husks are used for mulch. It smells great in the garden.
Where can woodlice be found in the garden?
Under dirt, rocks, leaves or mulch.
How do you use fruit scraps as garden mulch?
I really don't know
Do all types of leaves make good garden mulch?
yes
What kind of tree bark or mulch is best for placing around landscaping plants?
Pine bark mulch is considered to be the best for a home garden.
where can i buy some high quality and cheap mulch for my home garden?
You can buy mulch at many retail, grocery and home improvement stores. High quality mulch can be found at your local nursery. Where you buy mulch should depend on what you need it for.
Why does garden mulch have a bad odor?
Garden mulch is decomposing as organic matter does. The odor is caused by bacteria breaking it down. The decomposition produces heat which is why it's warm when in large piles and will emit steam at early morning.
Will the Mulch Edge Lawn & Garden Landscaping Border curve around corners?
The Mulch Edge is particularly ideal for jobs involving curves and corners.
Can you use newspaper for mulch in your garden?
Yes, you can use newspaper as mulch in your garden. Make sure to layer it thick enough to block out sunlight and prevent weeds from growing, and avoid using glossy or colored sections that may contain harmful chemicals. Over time, the newspaper will break down and enrich the soil.
