Getting Free Mulch and Fertilizer
I ask my neighbors to give me their grass clippings after they have mowed their lawn. They leave me bags of clippings that I use as mulch around my flowers and vegetable plants. As the grass decomposes it fertilizes the plants and it keeps weeds from growing.
I need to groundcover my yard at little expense. I have 3 large pines that shed loads of debris. Instead of paying to have it removed I would like to spread this debris over my entire yard.
This is a guide about using pine needles as mulch. Keep those pine needles out of your garden refuse can and use them as garden mulch.
This is a guide about saving money on mulch. Choosing the best place and time to buy mulch is one way to save money.
This guide is about using organic mulch. There are many natural, organic materials that work well for mulch.
Choosing the Right Organic Mulch
This guide is about choosing the right organic mulch. Depending on the type of plant you are mulching, you will want to choose the most compatible material.
Using Recycled Newspaper Cat Litter as a Plant Mulch
We stocked up on the pellet-style cat litter that's made from recycled newspapers. Then we realized we don't like it at all, so now we're stuck with most of a large bag and no use for it. Is it OK to use this stuff to mulch house plants and flower beds?
Mulch Leaves With Your Lawnmower
Save your back, save time, and make leaf and debris cleanup much easier! Simply sharpen your lawnmower blades and then start mowing over the leaves. Don't use the bagger. You won't need it.
In most cases, mulch is pure magic for our gardens. It aids in weed control, insulates the soil, conserves moisture, and feeds hungry plants. However, when applied improperly or used at the wrong time, mulch can actually do more harm than good.
I broke away from using bagged mulch this year. I have three new sources for wood chip mulch: the local park service, the power company tree trimmers, and landscapers who cut down trees.
Pet Safe Mulch for My Backyard
I have an 8 yr. old Labrador Retriever who started digging and eating the pine bark mulch in my backyard about 2 years ago. I am in process of re-doing the yard, I put in concrete pavers, stones for drainage, etc. in some areas.
This is a guide for getting rid of mold on mulch. When the air gets humid, mold can begin to grow on your mulch.
If you have a fireplace or wood stove, take your ashes and put them around your plants. Your plants will grow better, and less or no weeds will grow there.
I have something growing from the mulch in my garden, it looks like a long finger. It's yellow with a an orange tip. Any idea what it is?Thanks.
Grass Clippings as Garden Mulch
When you mow your lawn, take the grass clippings and use as mulch on your flower and vegetable beds. It will bleach out to a straw color in a short time and will help keep moisture in the soil, keep down weeds, and nourish the plants.
Does mulch heat up as it cooks down? Wouldn't that kill the plant seeds if sown right away?
Maximize Your Results With Organic Mulches
One way to save time while maximizing gardening results is use organic mulches. As they decompose, they add organic matter and small amounts of nutrients back into your soil, while providing all of the other benefits of mulch.
Everyone complains about catalogs and how they clutter up their mail boxes. I say bring them on! I use them as mulch under my trees and bushes. In a dry country such as Australia, water conservation is priority.
Gardening tips include forcing bulbs and newpaper for gardening.
Place pieces of newspaper between your rows or plants. Each time you mow your lawn, dump your grass clippings over the paper. You won't have anymore weed problems, and it helps out your soil when you till it under for the next year.
Fall and winter is the perfect time to prepare a space for a garden next spring. Put down a few layers of newspaper over the spot you want to use. This will keep the weeds down and rot any sod underneath. The newspaper will work as a weed barrier and will decompose to make soil.
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Maximize Your Results With Organic Mulches
One way to save time while maximizing gardening results is use organic mulches. As they decompose, they add organic matter and small amounts of nutrients back into your soil, while providing all of the other benefits of mulch.
