Mulch or a non-living ground cover can inhibit weed growth, conserve moisture and provide a more aesthetically-pleasing surface than just bare soil between your trees and shrubs.
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Gardentalk – Mulch it!
Master Gardener Ed Buyarski says gardeners can slow down weed growth by laying down an adequate mulch of wood bark, cardboard, newspaper, seaweed, fabric, or gravel.
Puppets showcase ‘low-tech, high magic’
Locals donate time and materials to construct giant puppets for upcoming events around Juneau.