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2. Sheet mulching - Wikipedia

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   The simplest form of sheet mulching consists of applying a bottom layer of decomposable material, such as cardboard or newspapers, to the ground to kill existing vegetation and suppress weeds. Then, a top layer of organic mulch is applied. More elaborate sheet mulching involves more layers.

3. Mulch - Wikipedia

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   Mulch made with wood can contain or feed termites, so care must be taken about not placing mulch too close to houses or building that can be damaged by those insects. Mulches placed too close to plant stems and tree trunks can contribute to their failure. Some mulch manufacturers recommend putting mulch several inches away from buildings.

4. Is It Too Late To Mulch Your Garden This Fall?

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   Use a lightweight mulch like straw or shredded leaves so new spring growth as easily emerge. If you've used a heavier mulch, remove it in the spring to encourage plant growth. Expert Tips for ...

5. 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.

6. Weed control - Wikipedia

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   A 5–10 centimetres (2.0–3.9 in) layer of wood chip mulch prevents some weeds from sprouting. Gravel can serve as an inorganic mulch. Irrigation is sometimes used as a weed control measure such as in the case of paddy fields to kill any plant other than the water-tolerant rice crop.

7. Living mulch - Wikipedia

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   Living mulch planted to retard weed growth between corn rows. In agriculture, a living mulch is a cover crop interplanted or undersown with a main crop, and intended to serve the purposes of a mulch, such as weed suppression and regulation of soil temperature. Living mulches grow for a long time with the main crops, whereas cover crops are ...