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2. The Best Type of Mulch for Every Kind of Flower Bed - AOL

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   You can mulch any time of year to protect your plants, especially newly planted perennials and shrubs. When mulching, make sure to use a layer of about 2 to 3 inches deep.

3. Mulch - Wikipedia

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   Aged compost mulch on a flower bed Crushed stone mulch Spring daffodils push through shredded wood mulch Materials used as mulches vary and depend on a number of factors. Use takes into consideration availability, cost, appearance, the effect it has on the soil—including chemical reactions and pH , durability, combustibility, rate of ...

4. Sustainable landscaping - Wikipedia

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   Sustainable landscaping is a modern type of gardening or landscaping that takes the environmental issue of sustainability into account. According to Loehrlein in 2009 this includes design, construction and management of residential and commercial gardens and incorporates organic lawn management and organic gardening techniques.

5. Sheet mulching - Wikipedia

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   Sheet mulch has important advantages relative to conventional methods, such as tilling, plowing or applying herbicides: Improvement of desirable plants' health and productivity. [1] Retention of water and nutrients and stabilization of biochemical cycles. [1] Improvement of soil structure, soil life, and prevention of soil erosion. [1] [7]

6. Fieldstone - Wikipedia

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   Fieldstone is a naturally occurring type of stone, which lies at or near the surface of the Earth. Fieldstone is a nuisance for farmers seeking to expand their land under cultivation, but at some point it began to be used as a construction material. [1] [2] [3] Strictly speaking, it is stone collected from the surface of fields where it occurs ...

7. Pavers (flooring) - Wikipedia

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   Stone pavers are made of many materials including limestone, bluestone, basalt (such as that from The Palisades used in New York City), sandstone and granite. [19] Travertine is a durable, low-porous stone that stays cool in direct sunlight, making it a popular choice for pool-sides, patios, walkways and outdoor entertainment areas.