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Profiles

Are Mulches a Good Idea?

http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/ageng/resource/mulch.htm

Discusses the types and effects of mulching, including the results of a study where shredded newsprint was used as mulch.

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Cocoa Mulch

http://www.cocoamulch.com/

Promotional site for this brand of mulch based on cocoa shells, discussing benefits, application instructions, and dealer listings.

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Easy Gardening: Mulching

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/extension/easygardening/mulching/mulching1.html

Illustrated explanation on the benefits of mulching and materials to use, with reference to Texas gardening conditions.

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Is There a Difference in Red Mulch?

http://plasticulture.cas.psu.edu/RedMulch.htm

Description of a research project evaluating various red-colored plastic mulches. Conclusions about which give rise to the highest plant yields.

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Much Ado About Leaves

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/ext/leaves.html

Suggestions for using shredded leaves for composting or as a winter mulch to protect tender plants in the garden.

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Mulches

http://muextension.missouri.edu/xplor/agguides/hort/g06960.htm

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.

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Mulches for Enhanced, Low-Cost, Low-Maintenance Landscapes

http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/drought/mulches.html

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.

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Mulches for Gardens and Landscapes

http://www.cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_h/h-121.html

Article explaining the different types of mulch and how they should be applied in the garden.

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Mulches for the Home Vegetable Garden

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-326/426-326.html

This article by the Virginia Cooperative Extension covers organic and inorganic mulches, as well as green manures and cover crops.

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Mulches in the Landscape

http://web1.msue.msu.edu/genesee/hort/mulches.htm

Explains the benefits of mulching, describes a variety of organic and inorganic mulch materials, and provides a guide to selecting a suitable one.

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Mulching for a Healthy Landscape

http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-724/426-724.html

This article provides mulching basics: what it is, how to apply, and lists commonly used materials.

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Mulching Landscape Plants

http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1083.html

Defines mulching, its benefits, and its effects on the soil, discusses timing and depth of application, and lists recommended materials.

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Pits In Pieces

http://www.pitsinpieces.com/

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.

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