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Organic mulches
... mulches Mulches are useful additions to landscapes for several reasons. Many plant wastes can be recycled as organic mulches that aid plant growth in several ways. Mulches reduce weed-growth around plants. Organic mulches ... years. Mulches save water in the Garden because they reduce evaporation from the soil surface. Inorganic mulches, such as rock, can also hold in moisture. Mulches also improve ...
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Xeriscape mulches
... to be renewed periodically. Decomposition of fresh wood mulches can create nitrogen deficiencies. Be prepared to supplement the area with a fertilizer. Inorganic mulches are stone-based and include rock, cobblestone, pea gravel, lava rock and crushed rock. They last longer than organic mulches and give landscapes a ...
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Xeriscaping: Creative Landscaping
... mulches: organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include straw, partially decomposed compost, wood chips, bark, and even ground corncobs or newspapers. Inorganic mulches ...
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Mulches for Home Grounds
... applied to the soil surface. There are two types of mulches: organic and inorganic. Depending upon the type, mulches: Reduce surface evaporation. Improve water penetration and air movement. Control ... There are two types of mulches, organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include wood and bark chips, straw, grass clippings and seed hulls. Inorganic or inert mulches include weed-barrier fabrics, gravel ...
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Perennial Gardening
... necessary. Mulching is one way to reduce weed growth and conserve water. Many mulches are available, both organic and inorganic. Watering during the winter is very important, depending on weather conditions. ... 5.550, Beneficial Insects and Other Arthropods 7.211, Fall and Winter Watering 7.214, Mulches for Home Grounds 7.840, Vegetable Garden: Soil Management and Fertilization. 7.235, Choosing ...
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