Record #:

36193

Author(s):

Cook, Kristi

Abstract:

The cover alluded to is mulch, produced naturally to promote wild plant growth. Materials recommended for creating mulch are wood bark/chips, leaves, and straw or hay. Additional incentive to use mulch in gardens were the downside of not having mulch as a natural protectant for plants.

Source:

Carolina Gardener (NoCar SB 453.2 N8 C37), Vol. 29 Issue 1, February 2017, p38-41

Subject(s):

Gardens and gardening; Plants; Trees; Soil science