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Dear Flora: I’m a new gardener. I read that some mulches cool soil while others keep it warm. Would you please explain the difference between cool mulch and warm mulch? Answer: The main benefit of any mulch is to prevent sudden temperature changes as well as to protect the plants from the cold [...]
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I love a beautiful lawn…on a golf course. At my house, the less lawn, the better. My dog and I disagree on just how to have less lawn, but we’re working on coming to a consensus. To me, less lawn means more space for flowers and other plants that feed the earth. And less lawn [...]
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I don’t know if a tree that falls in the woods makes a sound if I’m not there, but I do know that when a tree falls, it sparks a marvelous chain of events that support the forest ecosystem. That event is decomposition. Mother Nature, in all her wisdom, created enterprising microbes to begin the [...]
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Fall is that time when many people dread the chore of raking leaves. But those who enjoy gardening know the many benefits of raking leaves. No, we’re not talking about exercise (although many of us need a long soak in a hot tub when we’re done). We’re talking about backyard composting. Raking leaves is more [...]
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