17 articles on "mulch"

Concerning Mulch - PART ONE

Mulch is a material placed around plants to improve soil moisture retention and prevent weed growth. It is a popular landscape material among gardeners and landscapers as it plays a vital role in the health of plants. There are different types of mu...

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Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display

Mulch Your Spring Flower Bulbs in the Fall for a Beautiful Spring Display by: Michael McGroarty You are welcome to use this article on your website or In your newsletter as long as you reprint it as is, including the contact information at the e...

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Chocolate and Your Dogs HealthWhat you should Know

Who can resist Chocolates for Valentine's Day? Your dogs health depends on it! (resisting, that is). We humans get to indulge because most of us know when to stop. But your dog won't quit after just a few. Give her a chance and she'll ...

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Concerning Mulch - PART TWO

Copyright © 2005 Tammy ClaytonThe use of shredded wood mulch exists for reasons unknown to many of us. It is true and a good point that the mulch does in fact control erosion in a new planting prior to the roots taking hold of the soil. The wood...

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Winterizing Tips for your Lawn and Garden

Winterizing Tips for your Lawn and Garden by: Cheryl Summer Your outdoor plants have worked hard for you all summer, making your yard a place you’re proud to call home. Properly winterizing your lawn and garden is an important step toward heal...

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In Praise of Mulch

One of my favorite gardening strategies is using mulch. It serves so many good purposes, both short- and long-term: 1. Mulch keeps the ground moist, so that less evaporation takes place and less watering is needed. 2. Mulch breaks down, adding nut...

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7 Reasons To Mulch! Why's And How To's

Your landscape is a large living investment and like most investments the more information about it, the more you get in return. Most of us regard mulch as having one function, to give our landscape a fresh new appeal. The truth is, properly laid mul...

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