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episode 7: Mulching Basics Explained - DIY Garden Minute
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Today's topic is Mulching Basics Explained; why and how we mulch!
The thickness of mulch in your garden.
Types of mulch materials you can use in your garden.
The main reasons to mulch are:
- suppress weeds
- help soil retain water
- improve soil water infiltration
- reduce erosion
- insulate soil and plant roots from heat or freezing temperatures
- reduce compaction
- build and replenish soil nutrients
- improve soil texture and structure
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