by johnah on October 30, 2020
Applying Garden Mulch: Tips For Spreading Mulch In Gardens
Applying Garden Mulch: Tips For Spreading Mulch In Gardens
The first thing you need to know is that garden mulches are not just made up of leaves and grass clippings. There are different types of mulches. Some are organic, some are manufactured, and others have been chemically altered to increase their effectiveness.
Organic Garden Mulches
Organic garden mulches come from plants like wood chips, bark strips, sawdust or even manure. They’re usually made up of plant matter such as straw, leaves and branches. Organic garden mulches are often used in gardens because they don’t require any pesticides or herbicides to be applied. You’ll get good results if you use these types of garden mulches in your backyard garden projects.
Manufactured Garden Mulches
Mulches made from synthetic materials aren’t exactly the same as organic ones. These types of garden mulches contain chemicals such as petroleum products, plastics, rubber and other additives. Manufactured garden mulches tend to be less effective than organic ones. You might want to avoid using them in your backyard gardening projects because they may cause health problems to you or your family members.
Common Types of Garden Edging
There are many different types of garden edging you can use when creating your backyard garden. Many of them are very durable; they can last for a long time. With the right type of garden edging you can add a lot of character to your landscape design.
Wooden Edging
One type of garden edging is made from wooden planks. These types of garden edging can be nailed or screwed into place. Wooden garden edging usually comes in 4-foot sections and can be easily customized.
Metal Edging
Metal edging is usually made from aluminum or steel. It’s very durable and long lasting. This type of garden edging is easy to bend and clamp into place. The metal clasps are easy to open so you can move the garden edging around from time to time.
Concrete Edging
Concrete edging is strong and durable. It’s also easy to create a design using concrete garden edging. After it has dried, the concrete can be painted if you want to color-coordinate your landscape design. Concrete is also very affordable, so this type of garden edging is a great choice if you’re on a budget.
Plastic Edging
Plastic edging is very durable and long lasting. This type of garden edging is available in different colors to match the rest of your landscape design. It won’t crack, fade or become brittle even in cold weather. It’s easy to install and requires no maintenance.
Fencing Edging
Fencing edging is perfect for organizing your backyard garden. It keeps your flower beds and other plantings contained within a border of picket fencing. Fencing edging is available in many different designs and colors. It’s easy to put in place and can be moved around whenever you want.
Sources & references used in this article:
Mulch It!: A Practical Guide to Using Mulch in the Garden and Landscape by S Campbell – 2012 – books.google.com
Impact of mulches on landscape plants and the environment—a review by L Chalker-Scott – Journal of Environmental Horticulture, 2007 – meridian.allenpress.com
Effect of winter wheat (Triticum aestivum) straw mulch level on weed control by DA Crutchfield, GA Wicks, OC Burnside – Weed Science, 1986 – JSTOR
Quality of different mulch materials and their decomposition and N release under low moisture regimes by G Seneviratne, LHJ Van Holm… – Biology and fertility of soils, 1997 – Springer
Efficient management of soil moisture with jute non-woven as mulch for cultivation of sweetlime and turmeric in red lateritic zone by D Nag, TK Choudhury, S Debnath… – Journal of …, 2008 – indianjournals.com
Sheet Mulch: Greater Plant and Soil Health with Less Work by CR Elevitch, KM Wilkinson – The Overstory Book: Cultivating …, 2004 – books.google.com
Effects of different mulch types on soil moisture content in potted shrubs by S Stelli, L Hoy, R Hendrick, M Taylor – Water SA, 2018 – ajol.info
The effect of wood fiber mulch on water retention, soil temperature and growth of vegetable plants by N Gruda – Journal of sustainable agriculture, 2008 – Taylor & Francis
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