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How-ToWhat Is Sheet Mulching and How Do You Do It?
If you’ve ever started a new garden from scratch, then you’ve probably had to convert some amount of lawn into a planting bed. There are several ways to eliminate turf,…
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How-ToThe Pros and Cons of Different Types of Mulch for Southern California
For some years now, I have been teaching classes to homeowners for the local water district. The classes cover the different elements of creating a watershed-wise garden. We cover a…
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How-ToNorthern California July Garden To-Do List
For the Northern California gardener, July means that summer has truly settled in. There are consistently warmer temperatures, intermittent heat waves, fog for coastal gardeners, and pleasant afternoons spent weeding,…
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How-ToSouthwest June Garden To-Do List
Give some extra attention to your roses. Roses should be getting a deep watering every day during the month of June. Mulch your roses to help them retain their moisture.…
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ArticleShould I Mulch in Fall to Protect Perennials for Winter?
There is no doubt that mulching builds soil, reduces the need to water, and helps control weeds. But what does it do to protect plants from the cold? In many…
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How-ToMaking the Most of Mulch
John C. Fech answers frequently asked questions on mulch types and time of application
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DesignCreating a Low-Maintenance Garden
Sustainable approaches decrease chores and increase enjoyment
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DesignMulch for a Healthy Garden
Top-dress your beds to protect plants, conserve water, suppress weeds, and nourish soil
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ArticleSpringtime Chores
Finally the warmer spring weather has arrived and we all want to be outdoors. As a gardener, though I delight in everything bursting forth, I want to feel the soil…
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Kitchen GardeningThe Best Time to Mulch
For me, this is a first-class practice as far as recycling goes.
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