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Soil and Mulch

Practical, well-tested advice for home gardeners: soil, planting, watering and planning, with the numbers to back it up.

Soil and Mulch

What Is Mulch? Types, Benefits, and How to Use It

Mulch is any material spread over the soil surface to hold moisture, suppress weeds, moderate soil temperature and protect the soil from erosion. Organic mulches such as wood chips, bark,…

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