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  2. 13 Types of Mulch—and How to Choose the Right One for ... - AOL

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    Mown grass can be used as mulch and is a great choice for vegetable gardens, where function typically overrides beauty. Apply clippings just 1 or 2 inches deep to keep them from overheating plants ...

  3. 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 ...

  4. Mulch - Wikipedia

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    Bark chips applied as mulch. A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of soil. Reasons for applying mulch include conservation of soil moisture, improving fertility and health of the soil, reducing weed growth, and enhancing the visual appeal of the area. A mulch is usually, but not exclusively, organic in nature.

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

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    Whether you're trying to control weeds or make a garden bed look more finished, here's how to select the best type of mulch for every garden bed.

  6. Groundcover - Wikipedia

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    Groundcover of Vinca major. Groundcover or ground cover is any plant that grows low over an area of ground, which protects the topsoil from erosion and drought.In a terrestrial ecosystem, the ground cover forms the layer of vegetation below the shrub layer known as the herbaceous layer, and provides habitats and concealments for (especially fossorial) terrestrial fauna.

  7. Row cover - Wikipedia

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    In agriculture and gardening, row cover is any transparent or semi-transparent flexible material, like fabric or plastic sheeting, used as a protective covering for plants, usually vegetables. Covers are used to extend growing seasons , and reduce undesirable effects of cold, wind and insects . [ 1 ]

  8. These are the 5 best and the 5 worst vegetables for you - AOL

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    One vegetable has the same sugary response as a can of Coke. Another vegetable is the ultimate hangover cure. These are the 5 best and the 5 worst vegetables for you

  9. Plasticulture - Wikipedia

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    Evaporation from soil accounts for 25-50% of water used in irrigation, using plastic mulch prevents much of this evaporation and thus reduces the amount of water needed to grow the crop. [8] This conservation of water makes plastic mulch favourable for farmers in dry and arid climates where water is a limited resource.