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• Shopping: Home and Garden: Fertilizers and Soil Additives  (88)

• Mulches   - Discusses the uses and benefits of mulching, along with tabular information about mulch materials and best mulching practices for different types of plants. From the University of Missouri Extension.

• Are Mulches a Good Idea? - Discusses the types and effects of mulching, including the results of a study where shredded newsprint was used as mulch.
• Beware of Sour Mulch - Brief articles explaining how some materials can make mulches acidic and toxic to growing plants, and how to recognize problem mulches.
• Easy Gardening: Mulching - Illustrated explanation on the benefits of mulching and materials to use, with reference to Texas gardening conditions.
• Is There a Difference in Red Mulch? - Description of a research project evaluating various red-colored plastic mulches. Conclusions about which give rise to the highest plant yields.
• Much Ado About Leaves - Suggestions for using shredded leaves for composting or as a winter mulch to protect tender plants in the garden.
• Mulches for Enhanced, Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance Landscapes - Provides definition of mulch, discusses benefits, application methods, and how to water through mulch. Also lists many organic and inorganic mulch materials, with brief descriptions, pros, and cons.
• Mulches for Gardens and Landscapes - Article explaining the different types of mulch and how they should be applied in the garden.
• Mulches for the Home Vegetable Garden - This article by the Virginia Cooperative Extension covers organic and inorganic mulches, as well as green manures and cover crops.
• Mulches in the Landscape - Explains the benefits of mulching, describes a variety of organic and inorganic mulch materials, and provides a guide to selecting a suitable one.
• Mulching for a Healthy Landscape - This article provides mulching basics: what it is, how to apply, and lists commonly used materials.
• Mulching Landscape Plants - Defines mulching, its benefits, and its effects on the soil, discusses timing and depth of application, and lists recommended materials.
• Pits In Pieces - Promotes a peach industry by-product consisting of dried, cracked pits, yielding a biodegradable enhancement for landscaping or ground cover. Product information and distributor listing.
• Sweet Peet - Manufacturer of an organic mulch. Site gives usage information and a list of dealers who carry it.