Capital Trees Demystifies Mulch Part II
Author: Anna G. Aquino
Let’s rethink living in a bark mulch world, using mulch only as a tool to encourage thriving ecosystems with abundant plants and animals
The best mulch is often free of charge or the least expensive and has the best weed control, moisture holding capacity, temperature moderation, and nutrient availability.
In Demystifying Mulch Part I we described Capital Trees’ sustainable mulching guidelines,
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Author: Anna G. Aquino
Capital Trees Demystifies Mulch Part I
Mulch is material (such as straw, leaves, or small pieces of wood) added to the soil surface that protects and replenishes this invaluable topsoil.
Let’s rethink living in a bark mulch world, using mulch only as a tool to encourage thriving ecosystems with abundant plants and animals.
Notice the color, fragrance, and diversity of textures of the mulch layer in healthy woods or fields.
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Author: Anna G. Aquino
I cringe when I think of the many times I have promoted the value of a plant, star magnolia comes to mind, stating that “its leaves in August are pristine, not a bite taken out of them. I suggest we plant it!” It is easier to forgive myself when I read Doug Tallamy, the famous entomologist who many credit with igniting native plants awareness and author of Bringing Nature Home.
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