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Kinds of Mulch

Mulch is decorative and helps reduce weeds. It regulates soil moisture and temperature. Jim Crowder, from Memphis Botanic Garden, also talks about some of the down sides of mulch. Jim talks about and shows the different kinds of mulch available including leaves, pine needles, hardwood, pine, cedar, cypress, and stone. He talks about each of these and the effects of each on your soil pH. He also talks about plastic, landscape cloth and newspaper as mulch.

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Related Resources:
Types and Uses of Mulch in the Landscape
Mulching Your Trees and Landscapes
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