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Newspaper is an excellent mulch since it is organic, a good carbon source, holds water and breaks down into the soil. I shredded newspaper and used it to mulch my potatoes with excellent results.
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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.
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How do you use fruit scraps as garden mulch?
I really don't know
Is it safe to recycle newspaper with only black ink into garden soil to grow food?
Newspaper with black ink is just soy ink. No problems. It makes good mulch and it blocks the weeds.
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.
How do I decide on the right mulch for my garden?
If your going to put plants in the area its good to use organic mulch, all different grades at the home improvement store, the better mulch doesnt wash away after reapeted rains, you van also go with river rock.
Where can woodlice be found in the garden?
Under dirt, rocks, leaves or mulch.
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.
Can you use seaweed as a mulch?
Yes it is a great mulch.
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.
What kind of bags do you use for mulch and where can you get them?
You don't use bags for mulch. You buy bags OF mulch. And you can get them at the box stores at the right time of year.
