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Mulching Landscape Plants - http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1083.html
Defines mulching, its benefits, and its effects on the soil, discusses timing and depth of application, and lists recommended materials. |
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Beware of Sour Mulch - http://www.ext.vt.edu/departments/envirohort/factsheets2/landsmaint/jul94pr5.html
Brief articles explaining how some materials can make mulches acidic and toxic to growing plants, and how to recognize problem mulches. |
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Mulches - http://extension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06960.htm
Discusses the uses and benefits of mulching, along with tabular information about mulch materials and best mulching practices for different types of plants. From the University of Missouri Extension. |
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Mulches for the Home Vegetable Garden - http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-326/426-326.html
This article by the Virginia Cooperative Extension covers organic and inorganic mulches, as well as green manures and cover crops. |
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Pits In Pieces - http://www.pitsinpieces.com/
Promotes a peach industry by-product consisting of dried, cracked pits, yielding a biodegradable enhancement for landscaping or ground cover. Product information and distributor listing. |
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Mulching for a Healthy Landscape - http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-724/426-724.html
This article provides mulching basics: what it is, how to apply, and lists commonly used materials. |
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Is There a Difference in Red Mulch? - http://plasticulture.cas.psu.edu/RedMulch.htm
Description of a research project evaluating various red-colored plastic mulches. Conclusions about which give rise to the highest plant yields. |
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Mulches for Enhanced, Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance Landscapes - http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/drought/mulches.html
Provides definition of mulch, discusses benefits, application methods, and how to water through mulch. Also lists many organic and inorganic mulch materials, with brief descriptions, pros, and cons. |
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Much Ado About Leaves - http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/leaves.html
Suggestions for using shredded leaves for composting or as a winter mulch to protect tender plants in the garden. |
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Sweet Peet - http://sweetpeet.com/
Manufacturer of an organic mulch. Site gives usage information and a list of dealers who carry it. |