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chaska Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 03:38 PM
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Why do people put pine straw around plants, trees, etc.?
Seriously, I want to know what that's all about. What's it supposed to do? What's it for? What purpose does it serve?
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Phillycat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 03:39 PM
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1. It mulches, and keeps the ground warm.
:shrug:
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cwydro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 03:40 PM
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2. keeps the ground moist also
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hippywife Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 03:41 PM
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3. Mulching helps the
soil retain moisture longer and helps kill off weeds. For some plants, such as clematis, the roots need to be kept from getting too overheated, as well.
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Haole Girl Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 03:41 PM
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4. Cedar mulch also helps keep bugs away...
...helps prevent erosion also.
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chaska Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 03:43 PM
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5. Thanks, ya'll.
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sarge43 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-02-06 04:50 PM
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6. Also slows down weeds
Cedar mulch is best.
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