| 单词 | mulch |
| 例句 | His rusty shopping cart with all of his belongings is in Mrs. Pearl’s driveway, a big bag of mulch at the bottom of it. The Hate U Give 2017-02-28T00:00:00Z Excited, Leo dug through the mulch until he saw the glint of bronze. The House of Hades 2013-10-08T00:00:00Z I suppose I should clean the kitchen and vacuum, but the windows are open and robins sing on the front lawn, where a pile of mulch with my name on it is waiting. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z “Where should I start? Poet, philosopher, fisherman. My pop calls me a bum, but that’s elitist, don’t you think? I can split wood, spread mulch, pour beer and grow perfect tomatoes.” Wintergirls 2009-03-19T00:00:00Z A landscaping crew was setting pink and white petunias into the new pine straw mulch around the shrubs. Class Matters 2005-09-02T00:00:00Z Then she was “hooked for a while” and finally she gave us some notes, which are, as it were, mulched into the above. Atonement 2001-09-20T00:00:00Z She imagined that if she fell asleep here, her body would sink into the earthen floor and turn to mulch. The Son of Neptune 2011-10-04T00:00:00Z The resin gave off an earthy smell, like sweet, smoky mulch. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Or inscribed on the side of a fallen log, half-obscured by twigs and mulch: This is a book. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z Her knife clattered off the bark and landed sideways in the mulch. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She saw his childhood, before his sight was taken: the rocky Everican shore, an old woman laughing, the tangy smell of mulch, and trees, trees, trees whispering and creaking and laughing and speaking. The Reader 2016-01-12T00:00:00Z She felt like ordering them to go chop wood or mulch the trees. Habibi 1997-10-01T00:00:00Z What is the voice, I meditated, but an expulsion of air; a few vapors scented with the curdled decoctions of the stomach, vegetables mulching and pulverized beef? The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves 2009-10-13T00:00:00Z The front lawn is raked, edged, mowed, and the bushes are mulched. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z Dislodging with their tongues the sodden yellow mulch that stuck to the roofs of their mouths. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z Nice place—new, beige siding, nice landscaping with mulch. Please Ignore Vera Dietz 2012-10-12T00:00:00Z Kronos could influence people with dreams and trick them, but I didn’t see how he could physically overcome Artemis if he was still like a pile of evil bark mulch. The Titan's Curse 2007-05-11T00:00:00Z Every mouthful she ate was displayed to her admiring younger cousins, half-chewed, mulched, lying on her tongue like fresh vomit. The God of Small Things 1997-01-01T00:00:00Z I went down the counter with a big trash bag, adding the cabbage to the rest of the mulched vegetables. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z She bustles about, uprooting dead plants and weeds, and mulching new life into the tired dirt. The Running Dream 2011-01-11T00:00:00Z The grass was green and neat, the mulch surrounding the various trees bright and woody. We Are the Ants 2016-01-19T00:00:00Z When I go to visit I always find her out in her walled garden with her hands sunk into the mulch, kneading the roots of her camellias. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Gran hand- collects cowshit, “cow patties,” she calls them, and mixes them in with mulch to make her own fertilizer. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I wish I could go back and find that he’d turned into mulch, but I doubt I will be that lucky. The Cruel Prince 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Inhabitants of those islands developed intensive dryland agriculture requiring a heavy input of labor to build terraces, carry out mulching, rotate crops, reduce or eliminate fallow periods, and maintain tree plantations. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z She kicked at the mulch that lined the sidewalk. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z He looked down at himself, and curled up his toes, feeling the cold leaves mulching between them. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z I climb down fast, drop to the crate by the wall, race across the mulch, through the doors opened by the janitor, who lets them slam behind me. Muffled 2020-10-27T00:00:00Z Autumn rolled over the countryside as they moved through it: They were now pitching the tent on mulches of fallen leaves. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Minutes previously, Harry had plunged his hand into this mulch, experienced a stabbing pain in the fourth finger of his right hand, and withdrawn it to see a lot of blood. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows 2007-07-21T00:00:00Z Summer smells of lawn and mulch filled the air, and suddenly I lost my nerve. Middlesex: A Novel 2002-06-05T00:00:00Z Then I mulched the gardens, weeded, planted, and watered everything. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z The leaves and soil were mulched together underfoot, and the grass was wet. I'm the King of the Castle 1970-09-03T00:00:00Z We have over four dozen sunflowers, in twenty-three containers, a less-than-thriving poinsettia, and bags of mulch to spread. Counting by 7s 2013-08-29T00:00:00Z In ten weeks, the garden had generated over ninety pounds of produce—from only about $200 worth of seeds and mulch. Becoming 2018-11-13T00:00:00Z Seth crawled on hands and knees along the edge of the path, sifting through the mulch beneath the undergrowth. Fablehaven 2006-07-30T00:00:00Z All our neighbors have these great maga- zine-cover yards with flowers that match their shutters and expensive white rocks that border fresh mounds of mulch. Speak 1999-10-01T00:00:00Z As we crept along a path carpeted with oily black leaves, I stared at the trees covered in fungi, and the withered grass and bushes that had turned to mulch. City of the Plague God 2021-01-12T00:00:00Z I will apply a mulch to the garden to prevent weeds from sprouting. Resolved: No more bad garden habits 2015-03-03T05:00:00Z As long as some green shoots are poking through, you can prune away the brown tangle, put them in the ground and mulch over the roots. Don’t dismiss clearance plants at the garden center. With a little love, they can flourish. 2021-10-26T04:00:00Z She rakes away the mulch, tosses them on the ground and puts the mulch back. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z They are too coarse to use as a mulch or soil amendment and rob plants of soil nitrogen as part of their decaying process. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z SAT Help weed, water, and mulch restoration plantings along the Cedar River in Renton and Maple Valley, preregister to get locations, 10 a.m. Community calendar 2011-09-15T00:19:04Z The pepper is so endemic that the park service is mulching it and sequestering it in small mountains visible from above as bright green squares throughout the backcountry. Tears for the Magnificent and Shrinking Everglades, a ‘River of Grass’ 2020-01-27T05:00:00Z They’ve already got 25,000 square feet of temporary roadway in place, and are now importing four tons of wood mulch and clay compound to improve the footing in heavily trafficked areas. Pitchfork Day 2: Sleigh Bells, Godspeed You! Black Emperor, Wild Flag 2012-07-15T06:26:00Z Gardeners and farmers mulch too, for diverse reasons. Mulch provides numerous benefits 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z Seattle Tilth and Seattle Parks Foundation drop-in volunteer work party to remove invasive plants and spread mulch to improve wetland, with water education games and activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-05-15T23:42:30Z The seed sprouted, the plants thrived, and because she left the decaying plant waste alone, it provided a mulch of sorts. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Excessive moisture encourages the growth of the artillery fungus in bark mulch, too. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z A fresh mulch of gravel will restore the look while I wait with anticipation through the winter for the emergence of these pretties. If the garden is due for a rock revival, gravel would be the way to go 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z Do not mulch in fall; this will hold heat in the soil and delay the onset of dormancy, increasing the chances of winter damage. Azalea Planting Guide 2011-03-14T17:50:06.793Z Because early blight starts in the soil, where its spores are apt to splash up and infect lower leaves, it pays to mulch the soil with hay or straw. Taking a bite out of tomato blight 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Then add a shallow mulch layer to retain moisture. Container gardening: The rules to know, and the rules to break 2018-05-07T04:00:00Z The shrubs are permanently mulched with shredded bark or leaves. Mulch provides numerous benefits 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z So one day she looked at her asparagus, which, as a perennial, was all mulched and going about its business, and had an epiphany. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z A 4- to 6-in.-thick mulch of pine straw, ground bark, or the like will protect roots and help preserve soil moisture. Blueberries Planting Guide 2010-05-15T00:07:00Z Add a thick layer of mulch, such as pine straw or wheat straw, around the base of the plant before watering to help prevent soil-borne diseases from splashing onto the plant. Grow Tiny, Tasty Tomatoes 2010-03-11T20:36:00Z In permaculture, though, the thick layer of mulch negates this need. The case for the no-till garden 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z He used these golden fans to create a two-inch-thick mulch over the dahlia beds, covered them with plastic and laid another leaf layer that was six inches deep. The delightful demands of the cutting garden 2018-05-14T04:00:00Z If you resort to importing bark or wood mulches, use finely shredded versions around smaller plants, and don’t put down a layer of more than two inches. Perspective | Why the shade garden is so underrated — and how to create your own 2017-06-13T04:00:00Z A long-haired man who looked like he had been birthed from a Luna bar stirred some mulch. Road trip to Powder Keg City: The collapse of Seattle's autonomous zone 2020-08-01T04:00:00Z Mr. Kost, also a photographer, captured an image of the harvesting of salt hay, which was sold as mulch, packing material, bedding for cattle and other uses. | Long Island: ‘Bellport: Summer, 1900’ Exhibition Is at the Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Society 2013-07-12T18:43:57Z Producers such as David Guetta, Calvin Harris and will.i.am have presided over a ubiquitous lowest-common-denominator mulch of pop, hip-hop and dance music whose lyrical vision rarely extends below the club VIP room. Pop music is in a sickly state – but could 2013 bring a great revival? 2013-01-01T07:00:42Z A mulch of natural materials enriches the soil as it decays, just as with that leaf-dropping tree. Mulch provides numerous benefits 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z The Hershey visitor may miss this amid the aroma of shredded mulch, but Palmer is living her dream. The horticulture industry’s age problem is bigger than you think 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z For azaleas, that means a little shade, organically enriched, moisture-retentive soil on the acidic side, and a light mulch. Sunflowers in October? Breeders are racing to develop plants that flower again and again. 2019-08-20T04:00:00Z Firm the soil around the stem, and then mulch to help conserve moisture and discourage the growth of weeds.Support your plants with convenient tomato cages and ladders. Grow Your Own Tomatoes 2013-03-04T16:20:10.137Z A thick organic mulch — chopped straw is excellent — will help protect newly planted tomatoes against foliar disease while keeping weeds at bay and preserving soil moisture. New reasons to grow an old favorite, the carrot 2017-05-02T04:00:00Z You can keep it at bay by giving tomato beds a generous mulch of straw and removing lower leaves as symptoms appear. A historian gets gardening inspiration from his subjects: U.S. presidents 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z SAT Help remove invasive plants and lay mulch; tools, gloves, snacks provided, 9 a.m. Community calendar 2012-03-14T22:30:06Z Others, with large and powerful root systems, will carry your vegetables’ roots up with them and throw soil all over your mulch. Perspective | If your weeds are getting wild, first things first: Rescue your crops 2017-08-22T04:00:00Z Never cover trunks, stems, or leaves, and keep mulch 4 to 6 inches away from the trunks of trees. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Repeated, thick layers of mulch promote surface rooting of plants that is highly detrimental. 5 secrets of successful gardeners 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z “They must be using a stone mulch for the vines,” I thought. Dealing, kindly, with stony ground Help remove invasive plants and mulch, for all ages, 10 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-04-16T21:32:01Z It requires a continual application of organic mulch, the occasional spearing of the soil with a fork and a capacity for patience. The case for the no-till garden 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z The more blended the stone mulch becomes with accumulating organic matter, the harder it is to remove when you realize your folly. Do you have rocks in your bed? 2016-06-14T04:00:00Z “These paths looked like they were mulched with glass,” Mr. Tilghman said. Untermyer Gardens in Yonkers Is Being Tended Once Again 2012-07-19T21:45:31Z On Memorial Day weekend, a truckload of fifty-two cubic yards of mulched pine bark and seven cubic yards of sand travelled north. Putting the Mud in 'Macbeth' 2014-06-04T04:00:00Z There are two ways to do this: by planting densely or by applying a thick layer of mulch. How to kill weeds naturally — for real 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z If your lot is steep, you might need to install something horizontally across the slope to keep the mulch from slipping, such as straw wattles, which look like thick snakes of straw wrapped in mesh. Drainage and tree roots wreak havoc on stone walkway 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z All that weeding and planting, mulching and mowing leaves one too exhausted for any but the most enthralling books — such as those in this springtime posy of favorite recent titles. Review | What to read in April: A critic’s pick of books that aren’t on the bestseller list 2021-04-06T04:00:00Z Healthy Water, Healthy Food: Drop-in work party to remove invasive plants and spread mulch to improve wetland, with water-education games and activities, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. U District Street Fair | Community Corner 2013-05-17T15:39:11Z Verdict: An appealing mulch of soil-like texture that avoids the clunky mulch look in small urban gardens. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Yet if “Manly Health” often reads as the soggy, fermenting mulch beneath “Leaves of Grass,” one can occasionally make out the blurry figure of the life-affirming, democratic Everyman who wanders through Whitman’s poetry. Lessons on Male Insecurity (and Indigestion) from Walt Whitman’s Men’s-Health Column 2017-03-21T04:00:00Z Most cities collect Christmas trees and chip them into mulch; and the trees themselves are a renewable crop. Is Tinsel Canceled? 2019-12-18T05:00:00Z Keep seedbeds moist — a straw mulch will help. Perspective | Waiting too long to weed can turn a relaxing task into a trial 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z But mulch is porous enough to let oxygen through. Drainage and tree roots wreak havoc on stone walkway 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z The other is to give it a thick wood mulch. Granny’s flowers these are not: Two perennials that deserve a revival 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z A mulch of pea gravel will also serve to outfox the creatures. A passionate gardener who cut his roots and wanders the world 2018-12-03T05:00:00Z Another is that they are not smothered by wood mulch. Perspective | An unsettlingly warm winter unlocks flowering treasures 2020-02-18T05:00:00Z “For some reason, people think mulch volcanoes are aesthetically appealing, so landscape companies aren’t willing to change their practice,” Buscaino said. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z “We use a lot of mulch and wood chips, which can lead to a 30 to 50 percent reduction in water needs.” Out of the Desert, a Rare Fruit Garden and a Lasting Legacy 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Plants that require sharp drainage, like rosemary and Lobelia tupa, resent moisture-trapping mulch, so keep it off the crowns of perennials and away from the base of shrubs. As autumn leaves fall, here’s your checklist 2014-10-22T04:00:00Z Bark mulch is still the preferred mulch because it decays slowly. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Compost used as mulch won’t stop weeds from growing, but weeds tend to root in the compost layer making them much easier to pull. Q&A: the best fertilizer for roses, controlling weeds 2014-06-24T04:00:00Z The notorious mulch volcano traps moisture and attracts rodents and other critters that nibble on the bark, which can kill your tree. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Aside from a little lime and cottonseed meal, the garden needed no fertilizer other than the decaying mulch. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Perfecting her technique, she knew it would work better with a thicker mulch, the better to deter weeds. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Along with its temperature control benefits, mulching helps block out weeds, protects microbes and other soil organisms and provides nutrients to plants. 8 gardening tips from Instagram and TikTok 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z Mulch piled against shrubs will cause them to grow roots into the mulch. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Stop this strange practice of mounding mulch against the base of a tree. Dull fall may sharpen our tree planting skills SAT Duwamish Alive coalition event to celebrate the river, remove invasive plants, plant native plants, mulch, 10 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-04-18T21:20:55Z Ader mulched copies of the middlebrow magazine in a backyard compost heap, later moving the pile into his studio and adding grow lights to accelerate the decay. Restoring the tragicomic tone to Bas Jan Ader 2015-02-20T05:00:00Z But in the end the only mulches I like are natural ones, pleasing to look at and beneficial to the soil. Mulch provides numerous benefits 2015-05-26T04:00:00Z It’s an untidy and mostly lackluster book, sad to say, one that buries her rhetorical gifts under several inches of mulch. In ‘White Beech,’ Germaine Greer Takes an Ecological Journey 2014-07-15T04:00:00Z Cover the roots with several inches of mulch to keep the soil cool and moist. Taking Care of Your Azaleas 2010-07-15T22:03:00Z Acid turns bodies and souls into toxic mulch, and Walter’s descent into the basement of his own soul begins as he converses with the remaining imprisoned henchmen, the late, unlamented “Krazy-8.” “Breaking Bad”: Walter faces the abyss 2012-07-23T02:59:00Z Let it be a layer of no more than two inches and don’t pile mulch against trunks or stems. Winter-battered plants may look dead — but don’t give up on them yet 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z But we are back in the 1980s, so Shirley heads for Greece where she blooms like a flower in the sun, and Rita for the university library where English literature is her nutrient-rich mulch. Shirley Valentine/Educating Rita 2010-04-12T20:30:00Z In gardening lingo, this is called a "mulch volcano," something not only unnecessary — and a waste of mulch — but also harmful to the tree. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z A layer of mulch protects the roots against the winter cold. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z The mulch I put down above the “lasagna” was a better choice than fabric because it would facilitate microbial growth that would make the lead less available, according to Ludes. Are raised beds enough when lead is present? She deadheads regularly, waters new plants by hand, adds compost and mulch. Hillside garden is tamed with native plants and decks 2014-07-23T04:00:00Z Avoid organic mulches, which will promote rotting crowns, especially in the winter. What herb lovers should know about planting lavender, thyme, basil and more 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z And, finally, mulch helps to reduce soil erosion, and biodegradable mulches enrich the soil. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z That is, a mulch circle that is three feet in diameter, three inches thick and three inches away from the trunk. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z The project required six months of cultivating watermelons, cantaloupes, squash, and pumpkins, and arranging rocks, mulch, and soil. A Van Gogh Painting Reimagined in a Field Using Plants, Stone, and Earth 2015-09-21T04:00:00Z Every square foot of bed, border, tree box and hellstrip getting smothered in mulch in March would be much better used as space to grow plants, even something as predictable as liriope. Of course this gardener is ‘getting ready for spring.’ He never stopped. 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z Here's what you need to know about mulching. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z A simple mulch of pine fines, river stones or pea gravel will help to retain soil moisture and thwart weeds. Why every garden should have a potted tree (and how to grow them) 2018-11-05T05:00:00Z The crown is planted proud of the soil line, and mulched with gravel. After the harsh winter, a spring undertaking Instead of pavement, he and Christina specified a mulched parking area, yet another area for rainwater to be absorbed, thereby reducing runoff. Seven Ways to Save Water in Your Yard 2010-08-02T16:39:00Z At the least, the mulch makes weeds easier to pull. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Spread mulch 2 inches deep over the top. How-To Plant Crepe Myrtles 2010-07-28T18:10:00Z In the fall, he mixes horse manure with fallen leaves, shreds the mixture and applies it as a mulch to his growing beds. The zoo beneath our feet: We’re only beginning to understand soil’s hidden world 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z Stout’s life story is interesting, and the first 60 years of it have nothing to do with mulch. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Rubber composite surfaces have generally replaced the mulch of my childhood, and the smooth metal jungle gyms often seem to have been forged in a single factory. What Makes Berlin a Playground Paradise 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z Davis suggests insulating small pots and preventing them from being blown over by putting them into a larger pot and filling the gaps between with mulch. How to protect your potted plants from winter’s chill 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The only way to get rid of it is to completely remove the contaminated mulch and start all over again with fresh, clean mulch. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z From their weed-free mulch of leaf mold, 500 dahlias produce blooms of every stripe, growing through a horizontal mesh of white plastic netting. The autumnal annual named dahlia You then place mulch over this saucer to retain moisture, but not with any mulch against the trunk. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z When the mulch decays, the roots are left high and dry. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z The best mulch is the duff of the fallen leaves. These native woodland plants deserve a spot in any garden 2021-05-11T04:00:00Z A mulch of pea gravel will complete the look. Containment strategy Applying two-to-three inches of mulch around the plants will keep the soil temperatures lower and slow moisture evaporation. 8 gardening tips from Instagram and TikTok 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z She recommends putting a layer of organic mulch on the soil in every pot and planter. How to protect your potted plants from winter’s chill 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Besides shading, another great way to protect your plants is by mulching. 8 gardening tips from Instagram and TikTok 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z Not in the old way, the protracted disintegration that grinds away function, a corporeal mulching, but in the new way, by “saving” one’s life. My aging parents smuggle medical marijuana 2017-07-08T04:00:00Z The other big but less obvious mistake with mulching is in laying the stuff too thickly. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z After a few years, tree roots extend way past the tree’s canopy, so the only value in mulching around the trunk would be to keep away lawn mowers and string trimmers. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Compost, mulching, and staying on top of weeds are three of the most important things you can do. So, you’ve built a vegetable garden — here’s how to take care of it 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z “Anything that keeps you connected to the soil is good,” Taylor said, “and maybe you just don’t want to look at brown mulch all winter long. There’s nothing wrong with that.” For the front-yard gardener, are cover crops worth the trouble? 2014-12-15T05:00:00Z Incidentally, this is the only time you should see large areas of mulch, preferably chopped leaves. Spring will be here soon. Enjoy the last days of winter stillness in the garden. 2017-02-07T05:00:00Z But whatever mulch you use, the right mulch needs to meet a few specs: How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z My parents will do this two to three times in the spring, finally mulching them with prairie hay they get from a neighbor. The Thanksgiving dish my parents spend months preparing 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Cut up discarded Christmas trees and mulch perennials with their branches. To stay productive in the winter, gardeners need to gear up 2016-11-21T05:00:00Z Bark mulches contain tannins that slow their decay. Taking a bite out of tomato blight 2015-04-15T04:00:00Z Virtually the same thing happened last week at another hardware store, where a bag of mulch was at issue. Perspective | Miss Manners: Just let the lady carry her own mortar 2021-01-31T05:00:00Z Grab the bag of mulch and drag it through until it rests on the opposite side of you. Try these hacks using mulch, basketballs, couch cushions and more to boost your home workout 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z After germination, a light mulch of compost or leaf mold will help keep weeds back, but avoid heavy wood or bark mulches. Five annuals to plant in late summer “I was overjoyed, because otherwise the trees were going to be mulched or turned into shingles,” Lin said in an interview. Maya Lin’s Dismantled ‘Ghost Forest’ to Be Reborn as Boats 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z A mulch will shade the soil, keep moisture in and keep pathogens in the soil from splashing onto the leaves. How to plan a better tomato crop this season 2017-04-11T04:00:00Z Bark mulch can be hardwood mulch, cedar mulch, or pine park mulch. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Redwood mulch and cypress mulch are not sustainable mulch choices as native forests have been significantly depleted. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Mulching: A 4- to 6-in.-deep layer of mulch placed around the plants will cool the soil, conserve moisture, and discourage weeds. Blueberries Planting Guide 2010-05-15T00:07:00Z Other gardeners in my vicinity buy bales of straw to spread as mulch. Birds, chipmunks, snakes, insects: At some point, the gardener feels like an intruder 2016-07-19T04:00:00Z The Japanese banana plant barely needs a light mulch to return after a winter in the ground, and pomegranate trees are doing fine, thank you. How gardeners can combat climate change 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z When the temperature starts to drop, my parents mulch them one more time — but this time, it’s for warmth and protection to extend their growing season. The Thanksgiving dish my parents spend months preparing 2018-11-21T05:00:00Z Fans of mulching mowers might ask, “What about the lawn?” The virtue of lawns and their clippings Another sure sign of spring’s arrival is the mindless laying of shredded wood mulch by the ton. Of course this gardener is ‘getting ready for spring.’ He never stopped. 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z In 2021, Nevada became the first U.S. state to ban certain kinds of water-hogging decorative grasses, leading to lawns being dug up and replaced with native succulents, mulch, and crushed stone. We're rethinking our lawn design (and you should, too) 2022-05-28T04:00:00Z There are plenty of mulches that come for free — if you have a yard, you can recycle organic materials such as leaves to make your own mulch. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Make leaf mold by letting piles of autumn leaves break down, and you won’t need bags of mulch. Perspective | A growing economy: Balancing the books of your backyard investment 2017-06-20T04:00:00Z Lots of mulching, and maybe deep-bed mulching, will actually do well in a dry environment, because it's giving you six- to eight inches of material that prevent the evaporation of water. How to garden through climate change 2022-09-11T04:00:00Z In between the stone-like mulched areas and along walkways and drives was a shimmery green ground cover, called Silver Carpet, that I became obsessed with. This no-cook smoked almond dip is a rich, flavorful starter that's a definite crowd pleaser 2023-04-15T04:00:00Z And who knows, maybe the quartet prefers to present its music as a mulch of overdriven instruments? Pitchfork day 3: Off to a mellow start 2014-07-20T04:00:00Z Don't expect miracles though, weeds will still poke their heads out even through a thick layer of mulch, but much less than if you were to leave the soil bare. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z The worry is that there may be preservatives and other contaminants in the mulch that you wouldn’t want in your garden. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z A few inches of soil and mulch hid the whole thing. Perspective | The therapeutic value of the garden in trying times 2020-03-23T04:00:00Z Instead, mulch piled against the lower trunk promotes decay of the tree’s protective bark, harbors gnawing rodents and causes roots to grow detrimentally. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z You can weigh it down further with a thick layer of mulch, leaves, twigs or small branches. How to kill weeds naturally — for real 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Choosing the right type of mulch is also important. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z You might designate garden beds for these late crops, covering them with a mulch such as hay, a tarp or flattened cardboard boxes, to keep the beds from growing weeds. Perspective | Missed the boat on spring gardening? Relax and follow this guide. 2017-06-06T04:00:00Z Excessive mulches, heavy clay soil and irrigation systems work against them. Coneflower options abound. A recent trial sought to find the best ones. 2021-02-16T05:00:00Z In spring, when the vetch plants were tall, bushy and in bloom, they were mowed down to an inch above the ground, and the residue piled above the stubble to form a thick, smothering mulch. Hairy vetch might sound unpleasant, but it will change the way you grow tomatoes 2016-09-13T04:00:00Z Rubber mulch. While recycling the rubber from tires is a critical environmental issue, the solution is not to shred them, dye them and then cover our flower beds and playgrounds with them. 5 “green” products that aren’t as environmentally friendly as their labels suggest 2014-05-13T11:15:00Z Apparently, some people don’t like the idea of their mulch growing pale. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Compost enriches your soil with beneficial microbes, while mulch helps retain moisture and suppresses weeds. So, you’ve built a vegetable garden — here’s how to take care of it 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z It’s possible, though, that simply covering the exposed tree roots and the slope with up to eight inches of mulch — not soil — will reduce the erosion significantly. Drainage and tree roots wreak havoc on stone walkway 2020-09-11T04:00:00Z Once tomato transplants are established, mulch beds with a generous two-inch layer of straw to keep weeds at bay, retain soil moisture and help prevent soil-borne diseases from spreading to the lower leaves. These Asian veggies might be better for our volatile growing season than European staples 2019-05-14T04:00:00Z In the winter, mulch insulates plant roots from the cold, which is especially needed when there is no snow cover. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z On Earth Day, 100 young volunteers, all employees of Macy’s, spread mulch around the trees surrounding the museum and painted its fence. On the Runway Blog: Video: Bill Cunningham On the Street, Sketching in Pastels 2013-04-29T16:04:09Z Remove invasive plants and spread mulch, bring work gloves if you have them, gloves and tools provided, 9 a.m. Community calendar 2012-04-19T20:18:03Z Lately I’ve been stealing some of the clippings and using them for mulch. The virtue of lawns and their clippings Now she is busy watering her new garden and putting her finger in the mulch to check moisture content. Lights, camera, asters: ‘Ask This Old House’ delivers an instant pollinator garden 2015-07-28T04:00:00Z The mulch should not be contaminated with toxic substances — only get peanut or cocoa bean shells and other plant hulls from a reliable source. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Mulch: A light mulch will help retain soil moisture and keep competing weeds away. Winter-battered plants may look dead — but don’t give up on them yet 2018-03-27T04:00:00Z As that became part of the soil, she mulched some more. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z Once you have fungus in your mulch, there is no fungicide to remove it. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Any thicker and the mulch won't dry out after the rain. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Avoid heavy wood mulches and do not pile mulch against the base of the trunk. The dogwood tree — the living symbol of the American spring — makes a comeback 2017-04-04T04:00:00Z Snag one of those bags of mulch lying in the corner of your garage and use it for plank drag-throughs. Try these hacks using mulch, basketballs, couch cushions and more to boost your home workout 2020-05-07T04:00:00Z Anyway, I plan to dig in this weekend between the mowing and mulching in the garden. Celebrating the New World, Bravely 2010-05-07T15:15:00Z On a tidy street in a resurgent New England mill town, where the trimmed bushes look like green thimbles mounted in mulch, Melvin’s large Victorian house sticks out. Is it normal to hoard? 2014-03-16T00:00:00Z One of the best mulches is of shredded leaves, or semi-rotted leaf mold, from the fall leaf drop. 5 secrets of successful gardeners 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z Organic mulches will suppress weeds, but they often break down into a growing medium where weeds will grow, especially when spread too thickly. Perspective | Whether or not Roundup is safe, the gardener has better options 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z There are times when it sound like trudging ankle-deep through brown autumn leaf mulch. Hidden Treasures: Gas – Gas 2013-03-19T16:12:15Z Another snag is that rain gardens often are mulched with heavy stone — this is to stop soil from washing away in a flood — but the pebbles only draw attention to an awkward landscape feature. Turn your yard from swampy to swanky with these moisture-loving plants 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z SAT Plant native trees and shrubs, spread mulch, educational exhibits, interpretive tours for all ages, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-04-18T21:20:55Z A mulch of grit or gravel would be preferred to one of wood chips or shredded bark. The 10 best perennials you’ve never heard of 2015-08-17T04:00:00Z A mulch of straw will help keep the foliage clean. Delivering a connection with nature to Amazon’s HQ2, in the form of a 2.5-acre public garden 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z “For example, tea roses are cut back to short major stems and are sometimes then heavily mulched to protect the graft junction,” Conrad says. How to protect your potted plants from winter’s chill 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z The best way to avoid artillery fungus is to be inquisitive when you buy bark mulch. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Spread chopped leaves as a mulch layer in azalea beds — this will keep the shrubs happy and healthy. Why compost is the lifeblood of the garden 2016-11-29T05:00:00Z Roger Swain, the legendary host of the PBS television show "The Victory Garden," wrote, "If I did nothing more, I would mulch." How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Conversely, soft herbs that turn into dark mulch as they defrost taste fine in soups and sauces – as do finely chopped vegetables. Into the icy depths! The 10 rules for freezing food – from berries to beef 2020-05-13T04:00:00Z The brown bark mulch that you can buy in bags at stores and garden centers is not the only type of mulch out there. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z The volcano is that mound of mulch piled at the base of a tree trunk. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z To protect the plant, place the container in a larger outer container and fill the space with gravel, mulch, or another inert material. How to care for your plants in a heat wave 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z Many people use finished compost as mulch, spreading it over their garden beds to feed nutrients to the plants and prevent weeds from growing. Thinking about composting? This is your ultimate guide 2021-04-11T04:00:00Z The most common types of organic matter used in gardening are compost, animal manure, and mulch, but you can also use things like leaves and grass clippings from your yard. How to get your soil ready for gardening season 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z Add a layer of mulch to help keep the bulbs cool and conserve moisture. The Sweetest Lily 2010-05-19T18:12:00Z Perhaps you could shred them and add the shredded material as mulch for a garden. Perspective | Ask Amy: Professor wants to be rid of racist books 2019-08-05T04:00:00Z Apply a mulch layer about 2 to 4 inches thick around the base of perennial or annual plants, or spread it in an even layer in your garden beds. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z In the spring, mulch helps to warm up the soil for heat-loving crops like tomatoes and peppers so you can plant them earlier. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z It started with the spring-planted peas, which we always mulch this way. The virtue of lawns and their clippings Pass through any residential street in the suburbs and you'll probably notice trees with mulch piled up high around their bases. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Many folks, not to mention homeowners associations, cling to that model of the American yard as one of clipped foundation shrubs, groomed lawns and trees with mulch circles. Why manicured lawns should become a thing of the past 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z SAT, MON Work parties to remove invasive species, mulch and plant native trees and plants to restore native habitat, 10 a.m. Community calendar: Martin Luther King Jr. holiday events, fairs, festivals 2013-01-19T00:13:52Z Hide signs of soil disturbance with a thin layer of mulch. The slow-starting husk cherry surpasses itself It didn’t hurt that the mix in the great hall was vastly improved, the tepid mulch of the first half replaced by a sharper clarity in the second. Concert review: Bryan Ferry at the Civic Opera House 2011-10-12T06:03:00Z Films about publishing put too fine a point on our role as narrative mulch. How Hollywood Gets the Publishing Industry Wrong 2019-01-01T05:00:00Z I avoid organic mulches on perennials that need free drainage and good air circulation, such as bearded irises, lavenders, rosemary and sages. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z He seems to think that Edinburgh's diversity is overlooked in media coverage, that the August experience in Auld Reekie is presented as a homogenous mulch of performance and art. Should Edinburgh's festivals unite? 2010-07-09T16:18:00Z Plus, instead of cooling the ground in summer, the way natural mulches do, it heats it up! 15 Really Dumb Gardening Mistakes 2010-03-18T00:06:00Z Sea kale is a true perennial that can be wintered over, even in New York, if protected by mulch. In the Garden: Jefferson?s Vegetable Garden Still Grows at Monticello 2010-07-01T13:37:00Z Most usefully, keep a dry corner of your yard free of lawn, thick mulch or ground cloth. An introduction to the 4,000 kinds of bees in the U.S. and Canada 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z “You would never want to use it in a mulched ring under shrubs or trees.” Perspective | Whether or not Roundup is safe, the gardener has better options 2019-09-17T04:00:00Z Because mulches fade in sunlight and as they decay, some people replenish mulch too often, increasing the thickness of it and compounding the blanket effect. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z I enjoyed mowing, mulching and tending the vegetable patch: scraping back the soil to reveal a clutch of golden potatoes remains a vivid memory. 'A gardening career was not what was expected of me': one man's journey from law to lawn 2020-08-22T04:00:00Z One trick is to plant the bulbs deeply — to six or seven inches — and cover with a little mulch to hide the disturbed soil. Perspective | Planting bulbs offers a bit of hope for better things to come. Even this year. 2020-10-20T04:00:00Z You must also irrigate them in dry weather, and it helps to apply a mulch to prevent evaporation. Make the most of the soggy side of the garden 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z SAT Help remove invasive species, mulch and plant native plants and trees, 10 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2013-02-06T01:20:34Z Leaves can be mown into shreds and left on the lawn, mown and gathered for mulch growing beds, collected in a pile, or simply left in areas where they aren’t doing any harm. Perspective | The winter garden is full of promise and productivity. Don’t let it go to waste. 2019-11-19T05:00:00Z What struck me most about Stout’s great mulch revelation was the paragraph that followed it, where she experiences it as “a deafening roar” and the culmination of her entire life of radicalism. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z She used hay as her mulch, but it can come with weed seeds. The case for the no-till garden 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z A light mulch will help keep roots cool, but don’t pile heavy mulches on the stems. The quiet reinvention of the clematis 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z As he led the way to that site, Mr. Morley’s expression brightened considerably when he saw that the mulch was being refurbished. ?Sleep No More? Is Theater Embedded With Dancers 2011-09-06T21:55:06Z In larger shade gardens, ferns can be planted as an alternative to the blankets of mulch that are spread each year to provide a visual uniformity and to keep weeds at bay. Fronds with benefits: A guide to ferns 2015-07-08T04:00:00Z The floor is hardened mulch, the menu handmade. ‘We’ve Experienced the Stories We’re Telling’: ‘The Jungle’ Is Back. 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z “We believe that using peat for soil incorporation and ground mulching is unnecessary and unacceptable,” spokesman Garfield Myrie wrote in response to an email. Peat moss: Good for plants but bad for the planet? 2017-05-09T04:00:00Z At least once a year, apply at least an inch-thick layer of organic mulch over the soil surface. Wise summertime watering of trees, plants and lawns 2014-08-12T04:00:00Z SUN Gather at the Black Sun sculpture, rain or shine, to help with weeding, edging and mulching, gloves and tools provided, or bring your own, no gardening experience necessary, doughnuts and coffee provided, 10 a.m. Community calendar: festivals, fairs and more 2014-05-01T04:01:43Z To sow or transplant, she just pulled some mulch aside, then put it back when the plants were big enough. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z If you are wondering what to do about pests, how to fertilize your garden without using chemicals, or the best way to mulch, you can turn to the guidance of others, as Donnelly did. 8 gardening tips from Instagram and TikTok 2021-08-21T04:00:00Z I mulch my herb beds with simple and cheap pea gravel, and as it gets worked into the soil from year to year, the effect is all to the good. What herb lovers should know about planting lavender, thyme, basil and more 2019-04-15T04:00:00Z There is an art to laying mulch, a skill that goes hand in glove with not applying it too thickly. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z His strangulated cry mulches phonemes and petulantly drags the last word in a line; sometimes he drifts into flamboyantly slack vowels that seem way more West Coast surfer than East Coast skater. New Music: Career In Motion Discovers A Perch 2011-07-25T21:45:24Z Naked soil must be blanketed spring and fall with shredded mulch. Why manicured lawns should become a thing of the past 2015-12-01T05:00:00Z Your landscaper’s blanket of mulch would be deathly. Three head-turning perennials Washington gardeners should try this year 2017-01-17T05:00:00Z The same applies to grass clippings, which don't make for good mulch. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z I like to sow them in November, sprinkled like fairy dust on the soil, or even on a gravel mulch. How poppies, strong and fragile, became a symbol of WWI devastation 2018-11-11T05:00:00Z Keep in mind that there is bad mulch, like one that contains the funky artillery fungus that messes up the siding of your home and other inanimate objects. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Sustainable farmers, on the other hand, use weed-smothering mulches instead of herbicides, often making holes or furrows and planting right through the mulch. Soil: Can you dig it? 2016-02-29T05:00:00Z But these tasks seem to spur the most fastidious among us into further action by cutting back every waning perennial and annual and then opening the floodgates for a sea of mulch. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z Shredded mulch — bark is more durable than wood — should be no more than three inches thick and kept well away from the trunk flares of trees. It’s time to plan the new season’s garden, and it pays to be picky 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z Buds begin to form on trees, daylilies start to peek out from the mulch and — after a dark, dark winter — the sunshine finally stays out a little bit longer. This simple Easter menu updates classics like deviled eggs and lamb with mint 2022-04-15T04:00:00Z By the time we get to the micro-biological activity of the leaf mulch it is apparent that we could be stuck in this jam for quite some time. The World Was All Before Them by Matthew Reynolds – review 2013-01-11T20:00:05Z I incorporate pea gravel and some lime into my lavender beds and then mulch with another layer of gravel. Granny’s flowers these are not: Two perennials that deserve a revival 2018-02-13T05:00:00Z When I told Mark Buscaino, executive director of urban forestation group Casey Trees, that I was feeling a rant brewing against mulch mania, there was a pause at the other end of the line. Of course this gardener is ‘getting ready for spring.’ He never stopped. 2019-03-11T04:00:00Z While traditional hardwood, softwood and bark mulches are byproducts of the timber industry, some dyed mulches rely heavily on recycled wood as their source. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z “I’ve just finished weeding and mulching here,” she says as she walks through a children’s garden where three fountains, formed as Hershey’s Kisses, whistle as they spout. The horticulture industry’s age problem is bigger than you think 2018-08-05T04:00:00Z Adding natural mulch such as wood chips, shredded bark, straw, or other organic material around your plants keeps the soil cool and retains moisture in the soil, plus it suppresses weeds. How to care for your plants in a heat wave 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z If you mulched your plants, poke a hole in the mulch to get to the soil. The best time to water your plants — and why it’s crucial 2021-05-30T04:00:00Z The famous gardener Ruth Stout did not invent mulch. More vegetables, less work: Lessons from the mother of mulch 2017-03-07T05:00:00Z An indoor flower show, on the other hand, though lovely to look at, smells so strongly of shredded bark mulch that even the perfume of a thousand hyacinths is overpowered. The healing powers of the earth 2015-04-22T04:00:00Z In my effort to cover my garden and flower beds around the house, I used too much mulch and covered up all the breathing holes close to the ground. Perspective | Hints From Heloise: Face the traffic when out on a walk 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z Don’t plant them in heavy clay or smother them in mulch. It’s time to plan the new season’s garden, and it pays to be picky 2020-03-10T04:00:00Z Increasing the amount of organic matter can help the soil hold more water — "like a sponge, absorbing more of it and releasing it slowly" — as can mulching. Small farmers in New England are starting to rebuild, but climate extremes are here to stay 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z You might be better off sticking to wood mulch, which will biodegrade more safely into your soil. 5 “green” products that aren’t as environmentally friendly as their labels suggest 2014-05-13T11:15:00Z On the plate is a tangle of fernbrake, wild young shoots shading from purple to rust brown to army green, the colors of mulch. At Cafe Lily, the Korean-Uzbek Menu Evokes a Past Exodus 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z If you've sprayed a tree with a pesticide, the fallen leaves from that tree are not something you want to use as mulch around your vegetable garden and other edibles. How much mulch is too much mulch? 2022-05-02T04:00:00Z Thomas moves on to a patch of mulch next to a rainwater storage tank. 'Black to the land' farm leans into African American heritage to fight climate change 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Mowing the leaves into tiny peaces creates natural mulch that will serve as fertilizer for your yard, he said. Before raking up the leaves, consider this lawn option 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z I keep replenishing the soil, adding compost and mulch as I did before the worms’ arrival. Gardening isn't always sunshine and roses 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z They laid painters paper over the old lawn to smother any remaining weeds, then covered the yard with the composted horse manure the first day, topped by the mulch on day two. ‘They’ve never seen anything like this’: Their DIY garden is inspiring the block 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z This has led to its increasing use since the early 1990s in industrial plastics, including mulching films, compostable bags and catering packaging. Marine bacteria take a bite at plastic pollution 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z To avoid leaves fully covering your lawn, you can use a mulching mower to cut the leaves into small pieces. Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z What about mulch for the garden or flowerbed? Before raking up the leaves, consider this lawn option 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z In particular, that means using native plants and natural mulch, and becoming chemical-free. Weasels and bees and more: Sustaining nature in our yards nurtures us | Op-Ed 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z Ashley kept shoveling a few hours more, but finally it was just Stephen, moving mulch until 2 a.m. ‘They’ve never seen anything like this’: Their DIY garden is inspiring the block 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Lichens glowed green, and mushrooms poked through the mulch. After dry spring and summer, luscious rains soak Seattle area 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Their research reveals that plastic plays a multi-faceted role: from mulch films that protect plants to water-saving irrigation systems, plastic is deeply embedded in our food production. How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable? 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z While leaves provide good mulch for your lawn, they can also give your beds a boost. Before raking up the leaves, consider this lawn option 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z We attacked our lawn in manageable sections, covering it with cardboard and a thick layer of mulch from chipped-up branches. Weasels and bees and more: Sustaining nature in our yards nurtures us | Op-Ed 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z He’s already been volunteering at Echo Park and some community gardens, weeding and mulching while he proselytizes about the curative power of growing your own food. ‘They’ve never seen anything like this’: Their DIY garden is inspiring the block 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Like other plants, they take in nitrogen from the air in their leaves and stalks, later released after digging in or using as mulch. Give your garden a nitrogen boost with cover crops | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The front-runner is mulch films, which account for about 50% of all agricultural plastics. How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable? 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Too much of our real estate, she noted, is occupied by lifeless mulch. For a more pleasurable garden, make it fully immersive 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Also, mulch helps rainwater seep and percolate rather than run off all at once. Weasels and bees and more: Sustaining nature in our yards nurtures us | Op-Ed 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z And other possible uses for the granules are being explored, such as using them in mulch, building materials such as stucco and siding, and even components in furniture. Tennis ball wasteland? Game grapples with a fuzzy yellow recycling problem 2023-09-06T04:00:00Z You can either dig them in 1 inch or 2 below the surface, or lay them on top as a nourishing mulch you can plant in later. Give your garden a nitrogen boost with cover crops | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z In China, not using mulch films would require an additional 3.9 million hectares of cropland to maintain the status quo of production. How can the use of plastics in agriculture become more sustainable? 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Moving beyond that requires a mind-set shift, she regularly reminds clients and lecture audiences, summing it up succinctly: “Plants are the mulch.” For a more pleasurable garden, make it fully immersive 2023-09-14T04:00:00Z Tree removal companies avoid dump fees, and homeowners get free mulch. Weasels and bees and more: Sustaining nature in our yards nurtures us | Op-Ed 2023-09-29T04:00:00Z While harvesting any lingering greens under cover, you can leave these out in the elements — though they will benefit from a mulch of 2 or 3 inches. Last-minute vegetables to plant now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The organic material is hauled to facilities that either turn the material into compost, mulch or bio-gases that can help power natural gas vehicles. California is falling short of its food composting goals. Is a crackdown coming? 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z A layer of mulch will help preserve moisture and maintain even soil temperatures when temperatures spike. How to help your PNW garden weather abnormal climate highs and lows 2023-08-12T04:00:00Z As soon as my wife heard the city was offering a rebate, she wanted to replace our lawns with bark mulch and bunchgrass. Is there any such thing as a guilt-free lawn in L.A.? 2023-08-11T04:00:00Z Hodel also recommends adding a few inches of mulch under your trees to conserve moisture and keep the soil cool. Severe pruning during summer's heat is hell for trees, not just striking actors 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Peas in general are less fussy about cold than other crops, but Sorin recommends mulching with up to 3 inches of straw or leaf litter. Last-minute vegetables to plant now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z He then proceeded to sheet mulch the lawn using empty cardboard boxes left over from the couple’s move and a truckload of compost and mulch from U.S. He wanted a 'low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.' But first, the lawn had to go 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z She made a turner for her food scraps, using old bicycle wheels and chicken wire, that she layers with mulch and food scraps and turns periodically. Food scraps attract bugs. How to keep your waste bin safe to open 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z The cubs will also be provided with an environment that resembles the forest with oak, pine, clover, mulberry branches, fruit tree branches, mulch, humming bird sage, sumac, chamomile flowers and herbs, the humane society said. Orphaned brother bears find a new home in San Diego while authorities investigate report of bear shooting 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z “I recommend using noncombustible mulch options, such as rock or gravel, within 5 feet of your home,” Clayton says. Ways to prepare your home indoors and outdoors for wildfire season | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z But the courts also found that septic systems - not mulch basins - would be the least-restrictive means for the Amish families to meet the government’s interest in protecting public health and the environment. Religious freedom vs. ‘gray water.’ AP explains ruling favoring Amish families who shun septic tanks 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z “It’s a magical process,” he said of sheet mulching. He wanted a 'low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.' But first, the lawn had to go 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z But the courts also found that septic systems — not mulch basins — would be the least-restrictive means for the Amish families to meet the government’s interest in protecting public health and the environment. AP explains court ruling siding with Amish families who balked at Minnesota septic tank rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z They offered instead to use mulch basins filled with wood chips to filter the water, as allowed in some other states, but the government argued that mulch basins would be ineffective. Court sides with Amish families in case that pits septic tank rules against religious beliefs 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z If organic mulch is preferred, it should be kept moist and be used more sparingly, he notes. Ways to prepare your home indoors and outdoors for wildfire season | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-07-14T04:00:00Z “I also use a lot of mulch, which helps to retain water and take care of my soil.” 'All the neighbors know who she is': How one woman built a flower farm across eight yards 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z Once again, Bautista started by digging up the first inch of Bermuda grass in the front yard by hand and then sheet mulched the lawn. He wanted a 'low-water, colorful, smell-good garden.' But first, the lawn had to go 2023-07-19T04:00:00Z It said the burden was on the government to prove that the mulch basins wouldn’t work, not on the Amish to show they would. AP explains court ruling siding with Amish families who balked at Minnesota septic tank rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z “And on the other side, you have, like, a mulch machine.” Miranda and Che take L.A. in 'And Just Like That' ... and their actors have some theories about fan backlash 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z Apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch around trees, shrubs and plants to retain soil moisture, reduce surface evaporation and inhibit weeds. Watering right can save gardeners money, gallons and their plants, too 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z The area within 5 feet of the home should be clear of bark or mulch and plants containing oils or waxes. WA’s wildfire season could be worse than anywhere else in the U.S. What to know 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Plants can also be "mulched" to stop moisture escaping, by adding material such as wood chippings to the top of the soil. Where are hosepipe bans in place and how can I save water? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Planting with ground covers or maintaining a top layer of fertile mulch, like fine bark chips, will help conserve precious moisture. Link your house and garden with curbside plantings | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z Keep plants well-watered and, when the weather warms up, apply 2 inches of mulch to retain moisture, discourage weeds and regulate soil temperature. Pucker up: Along with strawberries and roses, June is time for rhubarb picking 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Wait until the soil warms up before mulching, and keep the material a few inches away from stems and trunks. Watering right can save gardeners money, gallons and their plants, too 2023-06-28T04:00:00Z Help care for the garden while getting hands-on lessons in mulching. 'Queer ecology' gifted him new perspective. Take his hikes to find it too 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z We can smell mulch, feel the vanes of feathers, bump into doors and taste peppermints. The Race to Make A.I. Smaller (and Smarter) 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Consistent deep watering and 3 inches of mulch help keep plants hydrated and cool the root zone. How to boost the 'hardy' factor of your hardy fuchsias in the PNW 2023-05-13T04:00:00Z Replenish mulch in late fall, after temperatures drop. Pucker up: Along with strawberries and roses, June is time for rhubarb picking 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z She also observed that blueberry plants were grown standing free, without trellises, and that sawdust was commonly used as mulch because it was cheap and effective at killing weeds. Bernadine Strik, Whose Insights Helped Blueberries Thrive, Dies at 60 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z In front of another home, a maintenance worker spread mulch in a garden as people next door tried to remove trees that had fallen on their roof. Virginia Beach tornado brings end to Something in the Water festival 2023-05-01T04:00:00Z Often, they will present several options, such as woodchipping the remains into mulch, cutting it into firewood or hauling it all away. Your guide to hiring a tree removal company 2023-04-27T04:00:00Z Permeable surfaces and coarse mulch help capture and hold water in the ground, where it belongs and where plant roots can access it. How to create a backyard habitat for humanity — and for all of nature 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Pull weeds and invasive plants, such as invasive species of blackberries, spread mulch and pick up litter alongside other green-minded volunteers. 7 adventures to celebrate Earth Day in Seattle — and beyond 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Join other eco-minded volunteers in removing invasive plants, weeding and mulching in Washington Park Arboretum. An arts festival returns with 22 acts, 18 minutes each 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z If I pull up the stalks and disrupt the mulch before temperatures rise, I risk exposing the pollinators to deadly conditions. Opinion | Last year’s sunflowers save this year’s garden 2023-04-14T04:00:00Z Many start to experiment with inoculating their own growing material, like straw or mulch, using sawdust spawn or liquid cultures, and setting up growing chambers, tubs and tents to control light and humidity. Specialty mushrooms are booming — including in home gardens 2023-04-13T04:00:00Z A gardener can relocate and divide plants, turn over last year’s mulch, and renew mature shrubs by properly pruning them over several seasons. Struggling to keep up with your garden? Consider hiring a pro. 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z And use mulch or rocks on top of the soil to help preserve moisture. Her tiny native plant habitat garden is flourishing. And she didn't even need a yard 2023-04-11T04:00:00Z Be sure to keep amendments and mulch about 4 inches away from the trunk or stem so the plants don’t get overly wet and damp off or mildew. Is it OK to plant in mud? The best tips for gardening in super-soaked L.A. 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z As the first butter-yellow crocuses peek above chocolate-brown mulch, homeowners head back from paint stores with indigo and bird’s egg blue samples — and black if they are in the know. Selling a Seattle-area home this spring? Here’s what you need to know 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Covering the surrounding soil with mulch adds a protective layer. Does your community have lead in its soil? Here’s what to do 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Plan to replace hardwood mulch with living mulch. The case for a (somewhat) messy spring garden 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z “Meanwhile, this incredibly important hotel is about to be turned to mulch. It’s insane.” Once the World’s Largest, a Hotel Goes ‘Poof!’ Before Our Eyes 2023-03-04T05:00:00Z If you’re unsure, push aside any mulch, dig 2 or 3 inches into the soil and take a handful. Is it OK to plant in mud? The best tips for gardening in super-soaked L.A. 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z Prune plants in the front yard, put down mulch and spring for hanging baskets of colorful annuals. Selling a Seattle-area home this spring? Here’s what you need to know 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z The flowers will be turned into mulch for the eventual planting of a memorial tree, the university said. ‘Hard to do’: Flowers removed after Michigan State shooting 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Locate bare areas in beds and fill them with low-growing ground-cover perennials, known as living — or green — mulch. The case for a (somewhat) messy spring garden 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z He taps the pedal to open the bin’s lid and reveal a pile of what looks like thinly shaved brown mulch, the dehydrated remnants of three week’s worth of his colleague’s household kitchen scraps. Nest co-creator wants you to pay $33 a month not to trash your food 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z The logs are covered in mulch, on which crews planted more than 30,000 native plants, shrubs and trees: Nootka rose, snowberry, cottonwoods, Lyngbye’s sedge, beach grass. How stray logs in Puget Sound turn industrial shorelines green 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z This will include removal of Himalayan blackberry, mulching of the area to prevent any regrowth and the potential to plant some trees as well. Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023 in the Seattle area 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z “Wildflowers can be a living mulch in a garden or in a container.” Want glorious spring wildflowers? Here's what you should scatter right now 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z This can reduce or eliminate the need for hardwood mulch. The case for a (somewhat) messy spring garden 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z The trees are often shredded for use as compost or mulch that is offered back to residents and non-profit groups free of charge for gardening and landscaping. Christmas tree recycling is a good alternative to landfills 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z This time of year, it is best to cut back some of your landscape and mulch to help protect plantings for the warmer months. Your home in the new year: Start 2023 off right with this to-do list 2022-12-27T05:00:00Z Tara Barranco in Worcester, Mass., reported that the best way to rake leaves was to simply mulch them with a lawn mower. Your Favorite Things of 2022 2022-12-24T05:00:00Z It is well mulched and was watered pretty well throughout the summer. Tips and tricks from master gardeners — from pruning best practices to dealing with pests 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z The plants suppress weeds, prevent erosion and retain moisture like traditional mulch, and over time, certain varieties will spread. The case for a (somewhat) messy spring garden 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z Cities such as New York and D.C. have municipal programs that collect dead Christmas trees and turn them into mulch. Are real or artificial Christmas trees better for the environment? 2022-11-25T05:00:00Z “If urban wood can provide the quality that meets our standards, that is a resource that’s not being chipped and mulched and burned.” Felled city trees could grow a new lumber economy 2022-12-03T05:00:00Z The garden is looking for a limited number of volunteers to help with passing out the mulch and offer tips in water-wise gardening. Head to Joshua Tree to buy these native plants before they're gone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The only issue you might have is that the wood chips you used for mulch are touching the tree roots. Tips and tricks from master gardeners — from pruning best practices to dealing with pests 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z “But if you’re paying for mulch and the labor to spread it, then over time, it’s more cost effective to buy the plants.” The case for a (somewhat) messy spring garden 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z They brought in their own black mulch and white limestone and constructed a swiveling, menacing door, obscuring an old barn where couples are often married on the property. How 'The Menu' got the horrors of high-end fine dining right 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z If applied as a surface mulch, it can protect soils from raindrop splash and subsequent erosion. What sort of soil amendments should I make in my perennial beds this fall? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Ground-nesting native bees need patches of exposed and undisturbed soil, free of mulch or other ground covers. Bees face many challenges — and climate change is ratcheting up the pressure 2022-11-12T05:00:00Z The UC Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners of Orange County is sponsoring the event, promising volunteer tasks for all ages, including watering, seed collection, mulching and weeding. Native voices were finally heard at California's biggest native plant conference 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z One experiment, conducted as part of the Soil Association's Innovative Farmers programme, used willow woodchip mulch around trees in order to suppress weeds and disease. New ground as tech aims to help boost soil health 2022-10-23T04:00:00Z Others have attachments that can shred leaves into mulch or clean your gutters. How to deal with your leaves 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Water and mulch your new tree well, after planting it correctly. What sort of soil amendments should I make in my perennial beds this fall? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Make sure to cover them well with mulch. 5 vegetables to keep your garden harvest going into the winter 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Her plants are organically nurtured in microbe-rich soil and mulched with a winter cover of fava beans. The reality of legal weed in California: Huge illegal grows, violence, worker exploitation and deaths 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z They bought 14 bags of mulch to seal their garage, they set up a flashlight station in the kitchen, and they pulled blackout shutters down over their windows and doors. Strange Scenes of Ian: From a Doorbell Camera 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z You can then shred them into mulch with a lawn mower or a leaf blower attachment, and spread them around as fertilizer. How to deal with your leaves 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Under Action Items on Page 5, it says, “Use walnut wood chips for mulch if you have them. They will not harm plants and work just as well as those from any other woody species.” What sort of soil amendments should I make in my perennial beds this fall? 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Water the plants until the first frost; it’s best to surround their bases with straw or mulch to hold in moisture. 5 vegetables to keep your garden harvest going into the winter 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z There was nothing else to do with the premium plants but ship them to an extractor to be mulched and reduced to generic oil. The reality of legal weed in California: Huge illegal grows, violence, worker exploitation and deaths 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Plastic films laid out on crops to prevent temperature fluctuations or water evaporation from soils known as mulch films are also suspected to emit them. Little is known about the health impacts of microplastics in our soils 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The garden’s horticulture staff will be available to answer questions about mulching. Head to Joshua Tree to snag these rare native plants before they're gone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “And so I ask if they mulch their garden, and of course the answer is yes.” For a longer peony season, think beyond the typical pink and white 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z Cover the base of the plants with plenty of straw or mulch to insulate their root systems. 5 vegetables to keep your garden harvest going into the winter 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z A feeding mulch of fresh or dried comfrey leaves layered directly on the soil around tomatoes, peppers and other fruiting plants boosts flowers and fruiting. Sturdy comfrey thrives anywhere — and feeds everything in your garden 2022-09-24T04:00:00Z Some weed plots were mowed, others were buried in mulch and some were sprayed with either glyphosate, hot foam or pelargonic acid, a corrosive and foul-smelling oily chemical that is sometimes used as an herbicide. Why hot foam could be the weed killer of the future 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z The garden is also looking for a limited number of volunteers to help with passing out the mulch and offer tips in water-wise gardening. Head to Joshua Tree to snag these rare native plants before they're gone 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z However, compost is an excellent amendment when worked in or layered on the surface of the soil beneath a coarse mulch. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Hiding under layers of compost, mulch and the occasional blanket of snow, they sit forlornly, simply taking up space. 5 vegetables to keep your garden harvest going into the winter 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z Lawn decorations stood around a mailbox; fresh mulch covered the beds. Watering while Black: anatomy of a pastor’s Alabama arrest 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z The other methods such as mulching or the pelargonic acid didn't fare nearly as well, but the authors emphasized that combining different strategies instead of using just one would be most advantageous. Why hot foam could be the weed killer of the future 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Lawn decorations stood around a mailbox; fresh mulch covered the beds. Watering while Black: anatomy of a pastor’s Alabama arrest 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z A coarse layer, about 3 to 4 inches, of organic mulch helps to reduce storm runoff and prevents soil compaction during the rainy season. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z As temperatures dip, top the carrots with a heavy protective layer of mulch, about 18 inches deep. 5 vegetables to keep your garden harvest going into the winter 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z He added that choosing plants wisely, planting during the autumn rather than the spring, mulching well, and harvesting rain water were all becoming more and more crucial. Welsh Water: Hosepipe ban to come into force in Wales 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z At one of the sites, "Hot foam application resulted in 70 and 78% lower weed biomass than glyphosate and mulching, respectively." Why hot foam could be the weed killer of the future 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Divide the expressions and simplify to find how many bags of mulch Aaron needs to mulch his garden. College Algebra with Corequisite Support 2020-09-23T00:00:00Z Now is a good time to examine your soil, lightly stir the surface with a hoe or garden fork to break up any crusting, and lay down coarse mulch. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Conclusion: At the 5 percent significance level, we have reasonably strong evidence that differences in mean yields for slicing tomato plants grown under different mulching conditions are unlikely to be due to chance alone. High School Statistics 2020-03-27T00:00:00Z Conclusion: At the 5% significance level, we have reasonably strong evidence that differences in mean yields for slicing tomato plants grown under different mulching conditions are unlikely to be due to chance alone. Introductory Statistics 2013-09-19T00:00:00Z Fall is a great time to add a percolating layer of compost as a nutritive mulch on new or existing beds, or even on a lawn. Create a bountiful garden next spring by ‘growing’ your soil now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Most of the trees in his urban orchard are 10 to 15 years old, so they need only infrequent deep watering and thick mulch to help keep the moisture in the soil. He turned his weed-filled yard into a low-water jungle of fruit trees 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Arborist wood chips are a good source of coarse mulch, but not everyone has room for a huge load. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z We may conclude that at least some of the mulches led to different mean yields. High School Statistics 2020-03-27T00:00:00Z We may conclude that at least some of mulches led to different mean yields. Introductory Statistics 2013-09-19T00:00:00Z You don’t want to smother plants with compost or other mulch, however. Create a bountiful garden next spring by ‘growing’ your soil now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Despite the garden’s neat appearance, Robbins notes that he mulches quite a bit and allows fallen leaves to decompose to prevent water evaporation and add nutrients to the soil. How one renter swapped his lawn for a drought-tolerant family retreat 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Pro tip: Taper mulch around the trunks of trees and shrubs to prevent damage to the wood. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Or maybe you want to take advantage of your city’s annual free mulch giveaway. What to know about renting a truck for an in-town move 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Free mulch and compost are also available at all locations. Why L.A. needs more micro forests (and how to plant your own) 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z For another mulch resource, resist raking up your deciduous leaves into the yard waste bin this fall. Create a bountiful garden next spring by ‘growing’ your soil now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z He advised creating a shallow well at the base of plants and mulching so the maximum amount of water would be retained. How can you save water during a hosepipe ban? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Pfeiffer says, “Leaf mold is the best mulch you cannot buy.” Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Experts pointed out that Mr. Trump previously qualified for farming tax breaks on the land, which produces mulch for gardening. Trump golf club doubles as cemetery for first wife Ivana — and one day the ex-president 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Volunteer tasks are available for all ages, including watering, seed collection, mulching and weeding. Why L.A. needs more micro forests (and how to plant your own) 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z These can be used as a mulch, added to the compost bin or collected to use as needed later. Create a bountiful garden next spring by ‘growing’ your soil now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z Mr Johnstone, who is from Southampton, said mulching was a good method of keeping moisture in the soil and helping vegetables grow. How can you save water during a hosepipe ban? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Pfeiffer, a professional horticulturist and popular garden educator, recommends mulching the soil like nature does. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z He is a proponent of “living green mulch, not a ring of bark mulch.” In your enthusiasm for planting, don’t forget about tree health 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z Guzman and Nelson said what saved the kids was hitting an awning below them and landing on landscaping mulch below that. Seattle heat brings warnings about kids, open windows 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Cover crops such as rye, vetch, buckwheat, legumes and clover act like living mulch aboveground while restoring the soil below. Create a bountiful garden next spring by ‘growing’ your soil now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-08-18T04:00:00Z A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil, such as wood chippings. How can you save water during a hosepipe ban? 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z “Nature lays down coarse textured mulch in the fall, and so should we!” Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Apply a layer of mulch over the roots, water regularly and blast off any emerging aphid colonies with a powerful spray of the hose. A Ciscoe Morris Q&A on some standout summertime flowers 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z Divide the expressions and simplify to find how many bags of mulch Elroi needs to mulch his garden. Algebra and Trigonometry 2015-02-13T00:00:00Z Place a 3- to 5-inch-thick layer of mulch on the soil. How to help your garden and landscape through summer heat 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Too much mulch piled up in planting beds can create dams that also allow water to leak into homes. Prevent wood rot by avoiding some basic mistakes 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z Coarsely mulched soil that’s rich in organic matter, like leaf mold, supports good soil biology, consisting of beneficial fungi and larger soil organisms such as earthworms, millipedes and ground beetles. Pro tips for mulching your perfect Pacific Northwest garden 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z Learn how to keep your native plant garden looking good in the summer by pruning, trimming, mulching and weeding. Learn how to kill lawns for good while saving these nuns from crushing water bills 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z Another option is to cover the area with pieces of cardboard, then cover that with a few inches of mulch. Grass is a water hog. Here’s how to create a drought-tolerant yard. 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Bonus: As these mulch materials decompose, organic matter will be added to the soil. How to help your garden and landscape through summer heat 2022-07-07T04:00:00Z A Catholic church in Reston, Virginia, was vandalized this past weekend, with police saying that graffiti had defaced parts of the church and smoldering mulch was evident on its grounds. Reston Catholic church vandalized in wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z They said a smoldering fire, for which “an accelerant was likely used,” was found in mulch outside the church. Virginia church vandalized after Supreme Court ruling on abortion 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Nearby, a kitchen garden produces bountiful crops of vegetables, herbs and fruit utilizing an efficient drip irrigation system, and it benefits from regular applications of compost and mulch. Bellevue’s Waterwise Garden is a living showcase of planting ideas to cope with climate change 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z You can also mulch heavily and establish living ground cover using plants such as white clover, creeping thyme, creeping germander or bugleweed, which fill niches and retain moisture, Kiers says. Grass is a water hog. Here’s how to create a drought-tolerant yard. 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Mulch is good, Basurto advised, but she warned folks against making “mulch volcanoes” around the base of the tree because they can foster too much moisture and cause bark rot. L.A. needs 90,000 trees to battle extreme heat. Will residents step up to plant them? 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Sunday when reports came in about the mulch. Reston Catholic church vandalized in wake of Roe v. Wade being overturned 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Some dried-up annuals — plants that just live for one season — will break off easily and can either be crumbled by hand or quickly chopped with hand clippers into garden mulch. Oh, no! Your native plants look dead. Here’s what to do 2022-06-13T04:00:00Z In addition to selecting the appropriate plants, Howard, the expert soil and water guy of the design duo, recommends proper soil preparation, a generous layer of mulch and attentiveness when it comes to watering. Bellevue’s Waterwise Garden is a living showcase of planting ideas to cope with climate change 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z In August 2021, the San Joaquin Valley air district accepted $178 million in new state funding to incentivize alternative methods of managing ag waste, including grants to repurpose dead or abandoned crops into mulch. Air quality worsens as drought forces California growers to burn abandoned crops 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z "There's a lot of green waste, so when we break down on Sunday, all of that green waste will be taken away and made into mulch. So you can see it again around the city." One million flowers bring joy and color to New York's Meatpacking District 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z “Weed and add fresh mulch to front flower beds, and prune overgrown shrubs or trees, especially if they’re hiding the front door,” she says. Curb appeal: Upgrades that will make your home stand out from the crowd | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Despite the garden’s neat appearance, Robbins notes that he mulches quite a bit and allows the leaves to decompose to prevent water evaporation and add nutrients to the soil. How one renter swapped his lawn for a drought-tolerant family retreat 2022-06-09T04:00:00Z Copperheads received their name from the color of their head, but the rest of their body has shades of tan and brown in hourglass patterns, providing excellent camouflage in mulch, leaves, stonework and woodpiles. Copperheads are out in the Mid-Atlantic region. Here’s what to know. 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z San Joaquin Valley air regulators have struggled for nearly 20 years to outlaw the practice of agricultural burning, encouraging farmers instead to grind up forsaken crops in wood chippers and spread them as mulch. Air quality worsens as drought forces California growers to burn abandoned crops 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z They previously lived in Texas and tried sheet mulching there, but “the grass kept coming up through the cardboard.” On a block full of lawns, she ditched grass for a DIY drought-tolerant oasis 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Smother sections of lawn beneath layers of cardboard, then mulch over the area in winter. Living with wildlife: Turn your yard into a welcoming habitat for animals and insects | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z As a matter of routine, apply 2 to 3 inches of mulch around plants. Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Arborists recommend applying mulch around trees to reduce water loss from evaporation and to keep the soil cool. SoCal drought battle: Keeping trees alive despite unprecedented watering restrictions 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Officials appealed to farmers to use wood-chipping equipment to convert dead crops to mulch. Air quality worsens as drought forces California growers to burn abandoned crops 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z More than 25 carloads of mulch from the city of Burbank’s free mulch program helps to keep the soil moist along with a dry riverbed that Lariviere lined with rocks and pebbles. On a block full of lawns, she ditched grass for a DIY drought-tolerant oasis 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Rather than filing my yard debris container with the needles, could I use them as a mulch for my blueberries, rhodies and azaleas? Should I prune a damaged rosemary plant to encourage new growth? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z And never pile up mounds of mulch against tree trunks. Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Tools, gloves and mulch will be provided as participants work the land to protect the homes of birds and other wildlife. Celebrate the return of the U District Street Fair, and more fun around Seattle 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z A less-expensive alternative is to create the pathways with gravel, mulch or stepping stones. What’s trending outdoors this year? 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z Kaino walks deeper into the forest on a wooden footpath that, when visitors arrive, will be coated with dark, recycled rubber mulch. Step into Glenn Kaino's magical and immersive forest installation 2022-05-12T04:00:00Z They are a great mulch that helps conserve water and keeps weeds down when applied thickly. Should I prune a damaged rosemary plant to encourage new growth? 2022-05-20T04:00:00Z The practice, often called “volcano mulching,” prevents air circulation and locks in moisture, which leads to suffocation and rotting over time. Gardening success means avoiding these common mistakes 2022-05-24T04:00:00Z Staff at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, in Wraxall, North Somerset, extended the nursery area for the cubs, draining the pond and laying woodchip mulch to make it safer for the rare cubs. Rare bear cubs take first 'exciting' steps outside at Somerset zoo 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z Just be sure to keep the mulch a good four inches from the tree trunk to reduce the risk of rot. Your lawn will suffer amid the megadrought. Save money and put it out of its misery 2022-05-09T04:00:00Z “We started smothering small sections of the lawn each year with cardboard and mulch and planting them, and by now the front yard is probably three-quarters planting beds,” she says. America’s love affair with the lawn is getting messy 2022-05-06T04:00:00Z The new pipes will have to discharge at least 2 inches underground, typically into a small basin or trench filled with mulch. One way around California's water restrictions: Recycle water from your laundry 2022-05-04T04:00:00Z Now is the time to finish planting, the sooner the better, and mulch, mulch, mulch before the heat is upon us, baking the tender roots of your veggies and flowers. Discover a hidden lilac sanctuary on your next day trip out of L.A. 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Hardware stores such as The Home Depot offer DIY videos on how to mulch your yard, grow grass and build a raised garden bed. How I learned to mow a lawn for the first time (in my 40s) | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Topdressing your plants with mulch or growing groundcover around them also helps moderate soil temperature and hold in moisture. Planting a garden that stands up to extreme weather | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Cut the plants back in late winter, and apply a fresh application of mulch to set the stage for a carpet of cheery daffodils. How and why to plant in multiples, plus which plants to pair in your garden 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Microclimates can be created with rock walls and mulches, buildings and fences, and windbreaks created with plants. Climate change may be shifting hardiness zones, but don’t change your planting plans yet 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Compost makes a fine mulch, especially for vegetable gardens, but you can also use straw or leaves to retain moisture and help rebuild the soil. Discover a hidden lilac sanctuary on your next day trip out of L.A. 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Meanwhile you will have to mulch with wood chips and weed as needed. When to prune rhodies, how to move blueberries and more spring garden advice 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z They said that fox “may have a den in the mulch bed area on First and C near the Dirksen building.” ‘Aggressive’ fox caught on U.S. Capitol grounds after biting attacks 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z His shot powered through the wind and over the green, not a problem except that it caromed off the wooden steps on a hill into mulch, leaving him little chance at making par. Kisner rallies big, Ancer wins big to advance in Match Play 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z “If I wanted to plant dahlias, which are zone 7 plants, I’d plant them on the south side with a gravel mulch that would store heat.” Climate change may be shifting hardiness zones, but don’t change your planting plans yet 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z Volunteers can work on a variety of tasks, including seed collection, watering, mulching and weeding. Discover a hidden lilac sanctuary on your next day trip out of L.A. 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z I would add compost only to the bottom of the hole and then add compost mulch the same way as the sawdust for the blueberries. When to prune rhodies, how to move blueberries and more spring garden advice 2022-04-07T04:00:00Z This is no mere top-dressing — not a mulch layer, but a deliberate foundation 4 or 5 inches deep into which the garden is planted. Would you plant your garden in gravel if it resulted in 80% less work? 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z “We spent the first two years just clearing brush and sheet mulching to keep weeds down,” says Jack Bautsch, president of the Plant Amnesty board of directors. Community honors founder of Plant Amnesty with the Cass Turnbull Garden 2022-03-19T04:00:00Z Compost employees turning an expansive heap of leaves, twigs, mulch and decomposing food. Composting is life-altering for Californians who want a role fighting climate change 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z But instead he plopped down right beside it and wriggled his body into the mulch. Perspective | We’re eagerly anticipating our daffodils — if they survive our dog, that is 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z You can also contain weeds by covering them in mulch. 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z These are gardens that don’t require mulching or fertilizing either, and their edges are already defined, so they needn’t be cut each spring the way you would with a conventional bed adjacent to lawn. Would you plant your garden in gravel if it resulted in 80% less work? 2022-03-21T04:00:00Z The material burned included mulch and leaves, with some shrubbery getting charred, but no trees were damaged, the organization said. Multiple small fires in Central Park send smoke billowing 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z From South L.A. to the San Fernando Valley, people are getting their hands dirty with mulch. Composting is life-altering for Californians who want a role fighting climate change 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Eventually, we plan to have a bunch of mulch delivered to spread around the area. Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “If there are weed seeds already in the soil, mulch can prevent sunlight from getting to those seeds, so they won’t germinate,” Dickert says. 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z A breath of fresh air With spring comes new growth, so it’s also time to uncover the base of perennials and deciduous shrubs that you protected with a blanket of mulch or evergreen boughs. Ciscoe’s tips for waking up your garden in early March 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z To remove the ivy growing in your yard, handpull the vines and then cover the area with several inches of mulch to inhibit new growth. Winter: A time to prune and take stock of invasive plants and pests in the garden 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z Addressing alkaline soil requires products like sphagnum peat, elemental sulfur, aluminum sulfate, iron sulfate, acidifying nitrogen, and organic mulches, according to Grove Collaborative. 2 easy ways to get rid of moss that don’t involve commercial moss killers 2022-02-26T05:00:00Z Should we wait until after we plant in early April to put down the mulch, even though some weeds will likely sprout in the weeks between now and then? Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “If seeds fall on top of the mulch, there isn’t as much growing material. It’s a looser texture, so they can’t germinate easily.” 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Adding three inches of mulch to the base of trees will also help. How a struggling single mom built an ADU, without killing a 60-year-old tree 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The long-time criminologist shocked the Atlanta community last year when he himself was shot while he was out buying mulch in an area of the city that had been seeing a recent uptick in crime. Homicides, rapes in Atlanta soar despite other decreasing violent crime: 'Feels like "Groundhog Day"' 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z She leaves a 4-inch gap at the top so there’s plenty of room for mulch — and to stop skittering lizards from falling into the pots. 12 drought-resistant plants to add to your garden if you're tired of succulents 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z Or should we get the mulch now and spread it, even though we’ll need to dig down through it when we plant? Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z Aerate your soil first, so the nutrients can go deeper, and apply the fertilizer before mulching. 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Or spread it a few inches thick under plants as a kind of fertilizing mulch that will feed their roots as it breaks down while cooling and enriching the soil. Help save the world by composting your kitchen scraps. Here's how 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z She mulched the ground with cardboard to suppress weeds, then layered on dirt. How to be a more ecologically conscious homeowner — and neighbor | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Baltimore pays about $100,000 a year for mulch and playground fiber. Once a dump, Baltimore’s Camp Small transforms street trees into lumber 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z A: I would put the mulch down as soon as possible. Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z “You don’t want the fertilizer to have to dissolve through the mulch just to get down to the soil,” Chaffman says. 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Sanitation or other cities have free mulch pickup sites if you want a smaller quantity of chips. Help save the world by composting your kitchen scraps. Here's how 2022-01-28T05:00:00Z The most effective way to prevent large numbers from taking root is by keeping the soil covered with mulch, dense plantings or a thick, healthy lawn. How to remove dandelions without harming bees, prune properly and more garden questions 2022-01-17T05:00:00Z Camp Small’s mulch is used across the city — provided to public projects, schools and city agencies at a lower cost than the products that landscaping suppliers sell. Once a dump, Baltimore’s Camp Small transforms street trees into lumber 2022-01-25T05:00:00Z When it’s time to plant, use a garden rake to clear the mulch away from the planting site for each tree or shrub. Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z A few inches of mulch can prevent soil from washing away in storms, moderate soil temperatures and lock in moisture, Traunfeld says. 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z That’s enough room to add mulch to the soil after planting and keep scurrying lizards from falling inside. 7 simple and eco-friendly things you can do to help protect our planet 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z What I am less confident about is the plan to use cardboard and mulch to smother the ivy. Ask a garden expert: Ivy removal, powdery mildew and early blooms 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z When you move it inside, place the tree in a watertight container, and surround the rootball with sawdust or mulch to hold moisture and to help keep the tree upright. How to plant a living Christmas tree that’ll last for many holidays 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z After planting, the mulch can be raked back into place. Caring for a heat-damaged daphne, pruning tree roots and controlling slugs 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z If you have mulch left over from last year, Dickert says, you can rake it to freshen up its appearance. 6 ways to jump-start your spring garden 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z If possible, cover the soil with a thick mulch of leaves, which will decompose over time, adding another layer of beneficial bacteria while helping the soil retain its moisture. 7 simple and eco-friendly things you can do to help protect our planet 2022-01-11T05:00:00Z Will a cardboard-mulch combo function like a very deep layer of mulch to block enough light? Ask a garden expert: Ivy removal, powdery mildew and early blooms 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z |
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