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Mulch is made of dead plant matter, so it depends on the kind of plants in the mulch.
either way, mulch is used to help plants retain water, not usually to give it nutrients.
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Is mulch alive?
Mulch itself is not alive, however within a few weeks or days there is a lot of life working with mulch to break it down. There are different bacteria and fungi that break it down into humus (not the kind you eat) and other nutrients. This is why you have to continue to apply mulch and also why aged mulch is good to plant in.
What exactly does "mulch" mean?
Mulch is like a protective cover over soil to lock in moisture, provide nutrients, stop/reduce weeds,and reduce erosion. its to keep your plants looking healthy.
Can too much mulch kill your plants?
Usually mulch is used to cover areas where weeds grow. These weeds, if allowed to grow, will typically sap nutrients away from your desired plants. Using mulch will actually help your plants stay alive if applied correctly to stop weeds from growing and choking the roots of your plant. As long as you don't smother your plants with mulch, it should not kill them.
Do you compost or mulch first?
Compost is put done before mulch. The reason lies in compost's role as a fertilizer. It breaks down and becomes part of the soil. In the process, and during rain events, nutrients are released into the soil. So there must be nothing between it and surface level. Otherwise, the nutrients may be leached or washed away.Mulch is put down to even out soil temperatures, hold in soil moisture, and prevent weed growth. If it's organic mulch, then it also has the same role as fertilizer. In fact, compost may serve as both compost and as organic mulch.
Is bark mulch better at keeping weeds out of your plantings than decorative rocks?
Bark mulch is ideally suited to mulching because it breaks down fairly readily, enriching the soil without trapping nutrients and water in the mulch, and it can be very aesthetically pleasing. So it is better than decorative rocks. anonymous@oola.com
How might organic farmers use compost?
Organic Farmers use very fine compost as a mulch. A Mulch sits on the surface and protects the Eco System underneath from intruders and, as it rains, the water will carry nutrients from the compost deeper to the bottom of the soil where the roots grow.
How do you get manure from trees?
Manure is from animal waste, not from plants.However, you can mulch the dead leaves, and even chip up fallen twigs and limbs. Mulch will protect the garden surface from evaporation and weed growth. Over time, this will break down into compost, which provides nutrients for the soil.
Where can I find more information on mulch?
Mulch is anything of organic plant matter that is put around other plant life so that it can decay and it's nutrients can be absorbed by the plant it surronds. more about this can be learnt by reading books about nature and gardening http://www.treesaregood.com/treecare/mulching.aspx
Is mulch living?
mulch is living
Rubber Mulch?
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What is the best mulch?
The best mulch is the kind that lasts for 10 years and does not allow weeds to grow through. That mulch is called Roll Out Rubber Mulch.
