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Posted by Oren on April 4, 2008, 8:41 pm
On Fri, 4 Apr 2008 20:25:59 -0400, "Joseph Meehan"
>>> Joseph Meehan wrote:
>>> > I tend to use mulch if really needed, but most of the time I don't
>>> > use anything other than dirt or maybe grass or other living ground
>>> > cover. Overall I think people greatly over do the much thing.
>>>
>>> It does serve a purpose, but I don't like spreading money on the dirt
>>> :o) It can protect trees and keep maint. down by circling trees with it
>>> - keeps mower from having to cut too close and possibly injure the
>>> tree. Also, around plants, grouping of plants can shade the soil and
>>> accomplish the same thing that mulch does by making the ground too shady
>>> to support weeds. Can help keep plants healthy, as well, by retaining
>>> moisture. Organic mulch breaks down and helps fertilize, but initially
>>> takes up a bit more N in the decomposition.
>>
>> Speaking of mulching trees, the new trend here in NJ is to see yards
>> where the mulch around trees is piled 2 ft high. I don't know if
>> it's ignorant city dwellers moving in that do it themselves because
>> they think it's good for the tree, or they like the way it looks or
>> landscapers doing it out of ignorance or trying to get more money. I
>> doubt it's the latter, as they could charge these people just about
>> any amount for the job, regardeless of how much they actually use and
>> they'd never know the difference.
>
> And do they have any idea that it can cause damage?
Recycled tires make good mulch. Pick your color.
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