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Are you looking for a durable and eco-friendly alternative to traditional landscaping materials? Then rubber mulch is just for you. Made from recycled rubber tires, this versatile and long-lasting material is a perfect alternative to wood mulch. So why settle for ordinary mulch when you can go green with rubber? But rubber mulch isn’t all…
Tomato plants are one of the easiest choices for beginner gardeners. They’re hearty, strong-willed, and tough to kill. However, if you really want to protect your plant, you need to do one thing—mulch them! Mulch keeps your plants growing strong, safe from pests, and full of nutrients. So, with that being said, let’s get into…
Mulch is awesome. However, it has some drawbacks. One of these is that bugs love it. While it’s great for around your plants, mulch offers the perfect place for bugs to breed. Eventually, these bugs will make their way into your plants and find a great lunch spot. If you really let them get bad…
Blueberries are one of the best plants for beginner gardeners. A blueberry bush was the first plant in my garden! The bush was surviving but not thriving… I noticed a huge change when I started mulching them! So… what’s the best mulch for blueberries? Mulch enriches the soil with vital nutrients and keeps your dirt…
So… how long does mulch last? There are many different answers to this question depending on what type of mulch you use. Other things that impact the longevity of your mulch include the thickness of the mulch, the temperature where you live, and what type of plants are nearby. When talking about the longevity of…
Mulching with grass clippings is a great way to protect your plants and enrich the soil with nutrients. It’s also easy to do and completely free (as long as you have some grass)! This article will walk you through why you should be mulching with grass clippings! If you’ve been throwing away your grass clippings,…
Cardboard mulch is an eco-friendly and cost-effective solution for your vegetable or flower garden. The best part is you can make it completely at home with your own recycled cardboard. This article will walk you through the A to Z of exactly how to do that.] Interested in reading more about mulch? We have complete…
Newspaper makes a great mulch. No matter what type of plants you have, newspaper provides the same benefits as other mulches. Not to mention it’s also DIY-friendly and cost-effective! In this article, you’ll learn how to make newspaper mulch as well as how you can use it in your garden! Don’t have any newspapers? This…
There are a ton of different kinds of mulches. It can be hard to know what kind to choose for your garden. One of the most popular types of mulch is cedar. In this article, you’ll learn all about the benefits of cedar mulch! So why does cedar mulch work so well in our gardens?…
A lot of gardeners out there are scared to use black mulch. While it does have drawbacks, there are also a ton of benefits of black mulch. This article will cover the basics of black mulch, how to use it, and some of the popular benefits/drawbacks. Buckle up! What is Black Mulch? Typical black mulch…
