May 1, 2018

Mulching & Black is Better, Not

The use of shredded wood mulch, while wide spread, is fairly recent in origin, and there is no natural equivalent to this covering of shredded wood. Why mulch? To insulate, to prevent water loss, to inhibit seed germination and the growth of unwanted weeds (by blocking light to the soil), but by far the most common purpose it simply decoration. It looks pretty. Frequently this shredded wood mulch is dyed (either red or black) but more commonly black. Use of black dyed mul

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find -- rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

Mulching & Black is Better, Not

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