You've heard "fall is a great time for planting" but perhaps you haven't been told why. Obviously, the time to plant annuals and most vegetable crops has passed, but fall is prime planting time for native perennials, shrubs, and trees. At Edge of the Woods we see autumn as a wonderful season in … [Read more...]
Living Mulch (Part Two) – Species Suggestions
In Part One of our series on Living Mulch, we discussed pros and cons of wood mulch, and the advantages of using plants as 'green mulch' or 'living mulch'. In Part Two, we'll introduce you to some species that lend themselves to being used as green mulch. There are many, many others! Use these … [Read more...]
Living Mulch (Part One) – an Ecological Alternative to Wood Mulch
Why Mulch? Traditional gardening and landscaping often involve heavy applications of hardwood mulch around the bases of rather isolated and lonely plants. This creates a sparse, tidy space where plants are placed like furniture or ornaments. The purpose of mulch is to help retain moisture, … [Read more...]
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