GARDEN MULCHING TIPS
Before you apply mulch to an area, remove any weeds and level the ground to provide a relatively flat surface. Here are some other garden mulching tips to help you get the most benefit from your chosen ground cover:
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Spread a layer of the mulching material over the entire garden bed. The depth depends on the material you’re using. Fine-textured mulch, such as wood chips or bark, should be no deeper than 100mm to avoid smothering roots.
Keep mulch 100mm to 200mm away from the stems of woody plants, and 150mm to 200mm away from the walls of buildings.
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The best time to mulch is in the early spring before weeds start to germinate. How ever you can apply or reapply mulch all year round
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Give newly spread wood mulches a good drink of water. It will help prevent the growth of fungus on their surface.
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Wood-based mulches can compete with your plants for nitrogen in the soil as they decay. Before you mulch your garden bed with wood chips or bark, give it a little extra nitrogen in the form of a high-nitrogen fertiliser or garden compost.
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Refresh the mulch at the beginning and end of the season. Clean it out and add more if needed.