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GARDEN CLIPPINGS: Mulch choice is preference over function

It was overdue. We hadn’t put down a layer of fresh mulch since the backyard wedding in 2022, and the landscape was looking tired.   

Through the past four years, much of the original mulch has disappeared, perhaps blown away, but more likely decomposed, adding nutrients to our sandy soil.   

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So far, we have spread 11 cubic yards. I figure we will need two more yards before we put away the pitchfork, wheelbarrow and rake. Admittedly, our landscaped areas are larger than most.   

Spreading mulch is instant gratification. Its rich brown colour brightens the landscape, giving beautiful contrast to the perennials and shrubs that are just beginning to show spring growth. 

Mulch’s fragrance, albeit short lived, is an added bonus.   

Mulch is light weight and........

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