• Applied to depth of 4 inches, mulch suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight from reaching the soil. Too much mulch, though, ...

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Mulching is another simple yet powerful way to protect and nourish your soil. Organic mulches like wood chips, straw or bark ...

while living mulch includes creeping thyme, clover, wild strawberry, or even moss. The best thing about a natural lawn is all the options that come with it. Gravel and stone are mentioned several ...

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Mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds. Composted hardwood bark is an excellent mulch choice for the Northeast, while pine straw and pine fines are ...