1. Will poorly composted wood chips used as mulch around my trees spread disease to the trees' roots? Published: August 26, 2009
2. Piling mulch up against the trunks of trees and shrubs helps to keep them cozy warm all winter long. Published: August 26, 2009
3. When can I apply a new, much-needed, layer of wood mulch to my landscape? Do I need to wait for things to thaw this spring? Published: December 10, 2008
4. There are numerous disagreeable yellow or white patches resembling "dog vomit" on the surface of the mulch around my shrubs and flowers - what is it and how do I get rid of it? Published: September 15, 2008
5. Should I mulch around the base of my fruit trees? Published: September 14, 2008
6. I applied mulch and now my plants are dying - what is happening? Published: September 05, 2008
7. We want to mulch beneath our maple to avoid mowing the rising roots. We heard of a method of laying down newspapers before applying the mulch. How much newspaper is needed? Published: May 14, 2008
8. Are there any concerns regarding using chunk cedar instead of a shredded mulch for a perennial garden? Published: May 14, 2008
9. What can be done about mushroom growth in woodchip mulch? Published: April 01, 2008
10. A few years ago our diseased elm tree was cut down. The bark on the stump was removed and the stump shredded. Those chips were piled about 14" deep over a large area. Can the chips (now partially composted) be used as mulch? Published: March 05, 2008
11. Our tomato transplants are turning purplish, especially at the veins and on the stem, and then dying from the tips inward. Peppers, squash, broccoli, and other vegetables are not affected but are growing slowly. The soil is black, claylike, and very wet under the surface. We may have goofed by putting down straw to control weeds. What is the problem? Published: January 13, 2008
12. We have supply of pecan shells from this year's crop; can these be used for mulch? If so, how do we prepare them for adding to the soil around plants or trees? Published: January 07, 2008
13. My city collects and grinds Christmas trees for "recycled" mulch. Is this mulch OK for my plants, or should I compost it first? Published: January 07, 2008
14. What is a living mulch? Published: January 07, 2008
15. Why is mulching recommended as an organic gardening practice? Published: January 07, 2008
16. Can I use newspaper as a weed barrier in my vegetable garden? Published: November 16, 2007

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