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Mulching method You can use your hands to spread mulch in small spaces; in bigger areas, you’ll probably want to use a rake. Your layer of mulch needs to be 2 to 4 inches thick to be most effective.

So with that in mind, here are some general tips for removing your lawn and a guide to sheet mulching, the most popular method. Wet layered cardboard and mulch, two critical components of sheet ...

Husband Ken and I are in mulching mode. We prefer to purchase our cypress mulch in easy-to-handle 2-cubic-foot bags. We watch the sale flyers from Home Depot and Lowe’s, planning to get it on ...

The word is out about the importance of mulch, but questions arise about what to use, how much to use when and where to put it on. Understanding a bit of the scientific reasoning makes that task ...

Mulch is an ‘excellent’ method to control ‘persistent’ weeds - how to make it for free WEEDS are a constant nightmare for all gardeners, especially perennial weeds that grow all year round.

Sheet mulching is nothing more than applying a thick blanket of wood chips, ... a permaculture designer and sheet-mulching diva who employs the method regularly in her clients' gardens.

If you use mulch in your landscape, chances are it has thinned out over the summer and is in need of refreshing. If you’ve been putting off this chore, consider this: Mulching isn’t just about ...

Husband Ken and I are in mulching mode. We prefer to purchase our cypress mulch in easy-to-handle 2-cubic-foot bags. We watch the sale flyers from Home Depot and Lowe’s, planning to get it on ...