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Is moldy mulch harmful?

Raking some older mulch may give you a good look at mold on the wood chips or decaying plant material. Mold is actually one of the factors that works along with the decomposition of the wood chips. The mold is not harmful. You can decrease the amount of mold by raking your mulch periodically which helps...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 05-30-2008
Gravel Mulch

I used to look at landscapes with gravel mulch in a much different way and I would tell myself I wouldn't ever consider using gravel as a mulch. Well, as time passed and I did some research on the benefits, I believe I may just try a bed or so of gravel mulch. What changed my mind? I saw a bed of...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 05-11-2008
Why Are My Cucumbers Bitter Tasting?

Cucumbers are available in many different varieties but I'm pretty positive that there isn't a bitter variety for sale. But it is a great topic and can best be explained by the variance of heat and moisture levels available when the plant is fruiting. While there is no remedy available to counter...

Posted to Helpful Gardening Tips (Weblog) by jeff-nhn on 03-06-2008
More Soil Definitions

Yesterday, I defined a few soil terms. I realized that there are more that could be added to the list, so I thought I would continue on with the same topic and go over a few more definitions. Here are some more terms that are associated with soil and soil related issues related to gardening. Erosion...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 02-20-2008
Can I plant in March?

For those of us in cold climates, February with it's warmer days causes itchy planting fingers. We start thinking about what we want to plant in our gardens. The earlier we can plant the better. You do need to wait until after the last frost which in some areas can be March and some can be as late...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by patti-nhn on 02-07-2008
Is there a way to control insects without using chemicals?

Man has been chasing insects from plants for ages. A good way to begin is to have a clean garden so as to prevent insects from becoming established. Pick up and remove dead or diseased plants and other overripe fruits and vegetables. Yellowing and rotten fruit attract insects and so do weeds and grasses...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-28-2008
The Advantages of Mulch

People often use mulch in their garden, but often have questions on how to use it and what the advantages are. First of all, there are generally two types of mulch; organic and inorganic. Examples of organic mulches would be leaves, grass clippings, or tree bark chips. Inorganic mulches include river...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by bryan-nhn on 01-27-2008
Why use organic compost?

It sure is allot easier to apply chemical fertilizer on top of the ground than it is to mix organic additives into the soil, so why do it the hard way? If you do it the hard way, your soil will improve and be a much better host to any greenery you plant. Organic materials such as mulch can also be also...

Posted to Common Questions Answered (Weblog) by Bill-nhn on 01-25-2008
Re: Mulch Care

You can find rubber mulch currently at Home Depot. I just bought a ton of it! :) It feels just like it is. Your kid will be fine on it. It's also used at playgrounds etc. It won't deteriorate like regular mulch so it lasts many years and the color won't fade either. They had 2 brands at my...

Posted to Grass & Mulch (Forum) by tngardener on 09-19-2007

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