1. Can partially decomposed wood chips from an elm that died of Dutch Elm disease be used as mulch? Updated: January 12, 2012
2. Can mulch contribute to termite problems? Updated: January 11, 2012
3. What materials make good mulch? Updated: November 28, 2011
4. The landscape crew have laid the mulch down without an underlying lining. Will we be okay without the lining underneath the mulch? Updated: November 20, 2011
5. I am curious as to why are we told not to mulch herbaceous (non-woody) perennials until soil begins to freeze. Why the wait? Updated: November 09, 2011
6. This spring we planted some new trees in our yard. Do they need to be fertilized and mulched? Updated: November 09, 2011
7. Should we put our bermudagrass clippings in the garden? Will it help or cause a problem? Updated: November 01, 2011
8. What is the difference between hay and straw when used for mulch? Updated: October 21, 2011
9. How do you remove artillery fungus spores from home siding without damage or costing thousands of dollars? Updated: October 19, 2011
10. Can you use fresh wood chips for mulch and compost? Updated: October 19, 2011
11. What is the best way to protect edible fig trees during the winter months? Updated: October 19, 2011
12. What are the ideal pH conditions and cultural practices for clematis? Updated: October 18, 2011
13. Could the mulch I put around my house contain termites? Updated: October 18, 2011
14. Can I use newspaper as a weed barrier in my vegetable garden? Updated: October 16, 2011
15. Can pine bark mulch from last year's garden be worked into soil? Updated: October 16, 2011
16. We used cocoa mulch to create a path in a very shaded area. Now the mulch has a musty odor and looks moldy. What should we do? Updated: October 10, 2011
17. Can leaves be used as mulch in the landscape? Updated: September 30, 2011
18. Why does mold occur on mulch? Updated: September 29, 2011
19. Some say that it is best to rake up pine needles (conifer needles) to reduce the risk of forest fire, whereas others say it is best to leave the needles on the ground to prevent the loss of moisture from the soil and to reduce weed growth. Who is right? Updated: May 12, 2011
20. Are dead grass clippings from de-thatching the lawn good for mulching my vegetable garden? Updated: May 01, 2011
21. Can I put buckthorn that was cut last spring into a wood chipper? I am concerned with the risk of spreading the seeds when I use the wood chips for mulching my trees and shrubs. Updated: April 21, 2011
22. When is the best time to mulch perennials for winter protection? Updated: July 07, 2010
23. What kind of mulch do you suggest for young trees? Updated: July 06, 2010
24. Are there any problems with using cedar chips as a mulch in the landscape? Updated: July 06, 2010
25. What is the difference between a mulch, a soil amendment and an organic fertilizer? Updated: June 29, 2010
26. Does the use of mulch save water in the landscape? Updated: June 29, 2010
27. How can I figure out how much mulch I need for my yard? I have an area 3.5 feet by 25 feet that I want to mulch for weed control. Updated: June 25, 2010
28. There is some foamy yellow stuff growing on the wood chip mulch in my landscape. What is it and how can I remove it? Updated: June 24, 2010
29. I've heard wood chip mulch can rob nutrients from the soil. Should I add fertilizer when I apply the mulch? Updated: June 24, 2010
30. My roses have stayed green through Thanksgiving. When should I mulch them for winter? Updated: June 24, 2010

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