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- Q.Mulching Newly Planted Roses And Hollies - In Colorado Springs, when is the very best time to put on the shredded cedar (medium, without coloring) mulch to ...
- Q.Mulching - What does mulch look like after deterioration? How long does it take for this process?
- Q.Mulch - What is the best time to mulch in northeast Ohio?
- Q.Mulch - I have seen red mulch at a neighbor's home that is NOT lava rock. It's not shredded bark that ...
- Q.Small Rock Mulch - We have small rock mulch in our front flower beds. I have redone the beds with compose cow mature ...
- Q.After Applying Wood-based Mulch - Good day! Thanks for your help! After applying the mulch, when we walk on the mulch, it compresses..we are wondering ...
- Q.Planting In Wood Chip Mulch - Can it be plants flowers and other bushes, Like Roses, Coleus, Hosta in Mulching. No use of soil. Please let ...
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jmroberts1002 on
September 17, 2016
80909Q.mulching newly planted roses and hollies
In Colorado Springs, when is the very best time to put on the shredded cedar (medium, without coloring) mulch to my holly bushes and roses?
Answered by
Alisma on
September 18, 2016
Certified ExpertA.Mulching is especially beneficial both in fall and spring, and can be useful at other times of year as well. September or October is a great time to mulch the area above the root systems of your shrubs to shield them from the late fall and winter cold.
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- Asked by
Dawn E Davis on
February 11, 2017
5Q.Mulching
What does mulch look like after deterioration? How long does it take for this process?
- Answered by
Alisma on
February 13, 2017
Certified ExpertA.The appearance of mulch after deterioration and the time required will depend on the material it's made from. Mulch made of large particles (like coarse wood mulch) will take longer to decompose than mulch made of small particles (like finely chopped wood mulch or pine needle mulch). There is also mulch made from materials like rubber, but it's not a good idea to let these deteriorate in your garden.
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Daunch on
April 10, 2017
Bedford, Ohio Zone 5Q.Mulch
What is the best time to mulch in northeast Ohio?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
April 10, 2017A.Applying mulch is generally a spring chore, as you are cleaning gardens, pruning trees and shrubs and getting your vegetable beds ready.
This article has more information.
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Kate Edward on
April 11, 2017
Zone 5Q.Mulch
I have seen red mulch at a neighbor's home that is NOT lava rock. It's not shredded bark that is dyed red. It is small rocks, that are more or less rectangular. The rocks are a little bigger in size than, say, home fries. I have not seen this for sale anywhere. Would you be able to identify it, please? Thank you!
- Answered by
Liz Baessler on
April 11, 2017
Certified ExpertA.My best guess is that your neighbor is mulching with brick chips. Does it look anything like this? https://generalshale.com/products/utility-brick/brick-chips/#sizes
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jenniewstn2 on
May 25, 2017
24540Q.small rock mulch
We have small rock mulch in our front flower beds. I have redone the beds with compose cow mature and peat moss, I have installed new landscaping paper to keep the weeds out of the bed, I purchase five scrubs for the bed. My question is how can I use the rock mulch combined with rubber mulch to add color and style to my bed.
- Answered by
DLarum on
May 25, 2017
Certified ExpertA.I have seen some beautiful beds that have wood mulch in areas and rock mulch in other spots, the two are usually separated by bricks or large stones so they don't run together and each stand out on their own because of the edging between them. Neither rock or rubber mulch is all that great for the plants themselves because they both heat up in the sun so much and add no nutrients to the soil. Below are some links about mulch. Rubber mulch has many drawbacks
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/synthetic-mulch-garden.htm
http://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/choosing-garden-mulch.htm
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Anonymous on
May 29, 2017Q.After applying wood-based mulch
Good day! Thanks for your help! After applying the mulch, when we walk on the mulch, it compresses..we are wondering if we should be compressing the mulch as a final step or to leave it fluffy? Huge thanks! Pam Riordan Franklin, MA
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
May 29, 2017A.The mulch naturally compresses over time.
I generally open a bag, dump it out in a scattered pattern and rake it to the depth that is needed.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/mulch/best-mulch-for-garden.htm
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bhavi37 on
June 13, 2017Q.Planting in wood chip mulch
Can it be plants flowers and other bushes, Like Roses, Coleus, Hosta in Mulching. No use of soil. Please let us know.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
June 15, 2017A.Wood Chips would not be a growing medium for these plants.
These articles will help with growing information for the plants you mention.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/roses/starting-a-rose-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/foliage/coleus/coleus-plant-care.htm
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