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Posted: Mar/24/2008 12:35 PM PST
I have had a vegetable and flower garden for the past few years and I always have a big problem with weeds. I have used several items on the market for weeds and nothing helps besides pulling the weeds myself and that is very time consuming. This year, I am considering using mulch. I read where it is supposed to be good for weeds, but I no nothing about it. I live in Maryland. Can anyone tell me what kind of mulch that I can use that is inexpensive, does not have a bad smell and easy to use? I am growing tomatoes, onions, collard greens, okra, corn, marigolds, zinnas, babys breath, tulips and morning glorys. |
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Posted: Mar/24/2008 5:30 PM PST
Mulch will definately cut down on weeds. Prices can vary depending on what kind you buy. Personally, I like my mulch to look "natural," so we buy pine mulch that is not dyed. |
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Posted: Mar/25/2008 3:28 AM PST
How big an area do you have MD? Using any kind of mulch will help even if you use the plastic around your plants. We tried that red plastic around tomato plants a couple of years ago, but did not see any increase in tomatoes tho. Organic mulch is best in most cases. Pine mulch is not readily available in my area so we use what ever is available here. Look around your garden center and see what kind they sell locally. Mulching will definately help with keeping weeds down and better water retention. Don't put it too clost to the base of your plants tho or it will cause rot. Leave a few inches between. Happy gardening! |
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Posted: Mar/25/2008 6:28 AM PST
You haven't mulched BEFORE? shocked crowds of gardeners shuffle their feet nervously tsking Do you have a lawn? The cheapest and most readily available mulch is often right there in your own yard. And is it ever effective against seed germination! If you simply collect your grass clippings after mowing, and apply them directly on your garden, the heat generated by decomposition and the release of nitrogen will deter anything from germinating. CAUTION: keep it away from your precious garden plants. It WILL burn them. For best results, the grass clippings should be an inch or so thick, to hold in the released heat and nitrogen. Oh wait. You said something about smell. Hmm. Never mind. |
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Posted: Mar/28/2008 8:23 AM PST
OK, my veggie garden is about 4ft wide x 20ft long. My flower garden is about 3ft wide and 15ft long. I have already planted onion sets and seeds. I have also planted collard and radish transplants. When do I apply the mulch and any specific kinds?? I want something natural and not to shabby looking. |
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