Mulches may be organic (usually plant material), mineral (crushed stone or gravel), or synthetic (plastics and geotextiles). Understanding their differences will help you choose the best mulch for your situation. … Mulch protects vegetables such as squash, cucumber , unstaked tomatoes or strawberries that lie on the ground when they’re ripe. The mulch keeps them clean and dry, preventing rot and mildew. Likewise, low growing flowers will not be splashed with mud in a …

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Gardening – All About Mulching | The Gardening Guide

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