A thick 2-inch to 4-inch 5-cm to cm layer of mulch applied in the fall will prepare the soil for winter and insulate the roots and soil from frost. A second application may be applied in the late spring to freshen the appearance of the landscaped areas and hinder the development of weeds, though hemlock mulch is slow to decompose and may last a full year or so. Mulching in the early spring should be avoided, because it prevents frozen ground from thawing.
When mulching around trees and shrubs, the mulch layer should begin from 3 inches to 6 inches about 7 cm to 15 cm away from the base of the plant. When natural types of mulch are piled up close to the bark of a tree or shrub, insect infestation, rot, and mold is encouraged. In a garden or shrub bed, the mulch should cover the entire area. When mulching individual trees or specimen shrubs in the landscape, the mulch layer should extend out to the area below the outer tips of the branches.
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Mulching encourages beneficial bacteria and organisms and is a great way to recycle debris or garbage. Inorganic mulches are all the rage. In a world where recycling has become more prevalent, reusing residual items is a win-win for the environment. Unfortunately, inorganic mulches do not compost into the soil and can require more watering due to lack of porosity. Some mulches like rubber tires release high levels of zinc and pollute the soil.
Inorganic mulches should have a layer of black plastic or weed barrier between the soil and the mulch. Organic mulches can be wood chips, sawdust, grass, straw and leaf clippings. The advantages are obvious in that they keep your yard waste bin from being cluttered and no toxicity is involved. Organic mulches ensure that gardening remains a natural and safe activity. Cedar is a stringy mulch that does not compost as fast as a hardwood mulch.
It is thought to have pest-repellent properties and is a very oily wood with a wonderful aroma. The color fades quite fast in the sun, but it will retain its shape for much of the season. It can be purchased in a twice-ground form that is finer and spreads more evenly than single grind.
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