Is it OK to put Scott's Hyponex black mulch around my tomatoes
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I'm worried about next year when I have to plow the garden. Will it be bad for planting next year.
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Bijous
on May 26, 2018
It is a color treated mulch. I'm not in favor of any of these. My vote, use natural. -
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Fiddledd224
on May 26, 2018
You should be fine. Just make sure that the mulch doesn't choke the base of the plants. -
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Rachel's Trash~2~Treasures
on May 26, 2018
The website says it's not safe to let the mulch touch other wood surfaces. It doesn't say why. That makes me nervous, probably wouldn't be a good idea to use where you grow food![]()
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Landsharkinnc
on May 26, 2018
http://homeguides.sfgate.com/tilling-vs-not-tilling-gardens-76319.html, I prefer wheat straw, cardboard, compost layers to keep seasonal weeds down, and to help retain moisture and keep the soil cool -- black absorbs heat, depending on your 'growzone' that might not be a dood idea-- aside from the chemicals in the dye... -
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Ken
on May 26, 2018
Dyed mulch is not good for anything, let alone a food garden. Shredded leaves are best although they do get tracked into the house rather easily. If you can get some of the chipped tree leavings from a tree trimming company, that works well for pathways in the garden. I've used shredded paper too, and it works great.
Bijous
on May 26, 2018
Fiddledd224
on May 26, 2018
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