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- Q.Can Advertising Flyers Be Used Under Mulch? - I'm considering using flyers (the ones that get delivered every week) under my garden mulch.
- Q.Is It Safe For Me To Mulch My Vegetable Garden With Grass Clippings That Have Been Treated With Prodiamine And Lesco Three-way Her - bicide? In the past I have mulched with my lawn grass clippings but now that we treat the yard through ...
- Q.Can I Use Wet, Fresh Mulch? - Hi, I just bought fresh mulch from a tree service. The guy who brought it said it needs to dry ...
- Q.Is Pine Straw Suitable To Deter Weeds When First Planting A Ground Cover, And Do I Just Pull It Back Further As The Plants Grow An - d spread? If I have to clear all the waist-high grass and weeds from the steep bank behind my house ...
- Q.What Depth Should I Use When Laying Down Barkmulch To Suppress Weeds In A Flower Garden? - No additional details
- Q.Mulch For Flower Beds - You mentioned ‘simple bark mulch ‘ as an option vs. hardwood bark mulch. What is simple bark mulch exactly?
- Q.Autumn Leaves In Flower Bed Harmful Or Beneficial - Lots of Autumn leaves on lawn now often should be removed
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May 21, 2020
Ottawa ONQ.Can Advertising Flyers Be Used Under Mulch?
I'm considering using flyers (the ones that get delivered every week) under my garden mulch.
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BushDoctor on
May 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.As long as the ink is non-toxic, and you don't plan to consume anything from this bed, it shouldn't hurt much.
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Anonymous on
May 23, 2020Q.Is it safe for me to mulch my vegetable garden with grass clippings that have been treated with Prodiamine and Lesco Three-way Her
bicide? In the past I have mulched with my lawn grass clippings but now that we treat the yard through a company called Organic Turf I wonder if the grass is safe to use. I always would wait till after rain and dispose of the first mowed clippings. No one seems to know the answer.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
May 26, 2020
Certified ExpertA.The reason no one knows is because the school of thought varies. I researched several extension publications on mulching with grass treated with herbicides and the answer ranged from wait one week to wait at least four weeks to not using it on or near sensitive vegetable such as tomatoes.
I would err on the side of caution and not use treated grass to mulch in the vegetable garden. Why take the chance?
You can always use it to mulch around trees, annuals and perennials, just avoid the vegetable garden.http://cesantaclara.ucanr.edu/files/238922.pdf
https://hgic.clemson.edu/factsheet/controlling-weeds-by-cultivating-mulching/
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JLewis on
May 31, 2020
73501Q.Can I Use Wet, Fresh Mulch?
Hi, I just bought fresh mulch from a tree service. The guy who brought it said it needs to dry out for a couple of weeks before I can use it. I'm confused though because it doesn't seem like it would matter much when I'm going to be getting it wet when I put it in the garden anyway. It won't be mixed into the soil so nitrogen loss shouldn't be a problem. Do I really have to let it dry out for a couple of weeks?
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Letting it cure will make it less prone to bacterial rot. This will be the main concern- rotting in the soil. I would, also, recommend letting it cure before using it.
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marijka on
June 1, 2020
zone 6 Butler TennesseeQ.Is Pine Straw Suitable To Deter Weeds When First Planting A Ground Cover, And Do I Just Pull It Back Further As The Plants Grow An
d spread? If I have to clear all the waist-high grass and weeds from the steep bank behind my house in order to plant a variety of ground covers, I want to make sure to do it right the first time! :-) It's too dangerous to mow, and I can barely use a string trimmer without tumbling down the bank, so am planning to add flowering bushes, small flowering trees, iris and daffodils, and a variety of ground covers so it's not one big mass. Thanks for any suggestions!
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
June 3, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It really depends on the plants that you intend to plant. Many plants cannot tolerate the acidity that pine straw brings to the soil.
I recommend weed barrier cloth and mulch to avoid throwing the pH of the soil off.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/weed-barriers-in-gardens.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/benefits-of-using-mulch.htm
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marijka on
June 3, 2020A.BushDoctor -- Interesting! I specifically asked about pine straw because I've seen it used (with plants) on slopes since it's supposed to stay in place and not slide like mulch. Will have to keep pondering because it's much too large an area for a barrier cloth. At this point just string trimming as high up as I can reach and leaving the grass to grow... lol Thanks for the input and the links!
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June 13, 2020Q.what depth should I use when laying down barkmulch to suppress weeds in a flower garden?
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GKH_Susan on
June 13, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It depends on the type of bark mulch you intend to use. A small bark should be applied at a depth of 2 to 3 inches around plants. Larger bark can be applied up to 6 inches deep.
This article will help you:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/spreading-mulch-in-gardens.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
June 20, 2020Q.Mulch for flower beds
You mentioned ‘simple bark mulch ‘ as an option vs. hardwood bark mulch. What is simple bark mulch exactly?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
June 22, 2020
Certified ExpertA.All the different types of mulches can be confusing. When buying it at a garden center, the "simple bark mulch" is made primarily from tree bark such as pine, but can contain some hardwoods. You will find it labeled as pine bark mulch, for example. It also comes in nuggets, but with a price increase. Cedar mulch and cypress mulch are examples of hardwood mulch. They are made primarily from the wood of the tree.
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Zafar on
November 23, 2020
Birmingham ukQ.Autumn Leaves In Flower Bed Harmful Or Beneficial
Lots of Autumn leaves on lawn now often should be removed
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
November 23, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It really depends on the types of trees, but in most cases they will provide a breeding ground for mold. It is best to remove them, and substitute with a proper mulch or inoculate the entire area with beneficial fungi. Lepista and Stropharia have many in the genus that will grow in leaf litter, and help provide food and nutrients over the Autumn and Winter.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-mulch-for-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/grow-mushrooms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/harvest-mushroom-spores.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/mushrooms/growing-wine-cap-mushrooms.htm
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