Posted by Mary on November 13, 2005, 2:37 pm
Unless I have misunderstand about mulching does a mulch need to be removed
or dug into the soil before winter after it has been applied in the spring?
Mary
Posted by Ian Keeling on November 13, 2005, 2:54 pm
Mary wrote:
> Unless I have misunderstand about mulching does a mulch need to be removed
> or dug into the soil before winter after it has been applied in the spring?
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I think a mulch, by definition, is something that is applied to the
surface and not dug in. There are materials used as mulches (surface
applied) which can also be useful as soil conditioners (incorporated in
the soil by digging or other means) - such as composted bark, farmyard
manure... Normally mulches like these will be incorporated in the soil
by the natural activity of, e.g., worms so there's no need to dig them
in - simply top up the mulch (normally in the spring, to slow loss of
water from the soil by evaporation).
I speak/write as something of a novice (only RHS Gen'l Cert) so you'll
probably get much better advice before too long!
Posted by Jaques d'Alltrades on November 13, 2005, 3:51 pm
> Mary wrote:
> > Unless I have misunderstand about mulching does a mulch need to be removed
> > or dug into the soil before winter after it has been applied in the
> > spring?
> >
> I think a mulch, by definition, is something that is applied to the
> surface and not dug in. There are materials used as mulches (surface
> applied) which can also be useful as soil conditioners (incorporated in
> the soil by digging or other means) - such as composted bark, farmyard
> manure... Normally mulches like these will be incorporated in the soil
> by the natural activity of, e.g., worms so there's no need to dig them
> in - simply top up the mulch (normally in the spring, to slow loss of
> water from the soil by evaporation).
> I speak/write as something of a novice (only RHS Gen'l Cert) so you'll
> probably get much better advice before too long!
Only if there *IS* better advice.
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Posted by La puce on November 14, 2005, 6:18 am
Ian Keeling wrote:
> I think a mulch, by definition, is something that is applied to the
> surface and not dug in. There are materials used as mulches (surface
> applied) which can also be useful as soil conditioners (incorporated in
> the soil by digging or other means) - such as composted bark, farmyard
> manure... Normally mulches like these will be incorporated in the soil
> by the natural activity of, e.g., worms so there's no need to dig them
> in - simply top up the mulch (normally in the spring, to slow loss of
> water from the soil by evaporation).
> I speak/write as something of a novice (only RHS Gen'l Cert) so you'll
> probably get much better advice before too long!
Why the worry? Be confident!! Your explanation above is excellent.
10/10 ;o)
Posted by middleton.walker on November 14, 2005, 6:44 am
> Ian Keeling wrote:
>> I think a mulch, by definition, is something that is applied to the
>> surface and not dug in. There are materials used as mulches (surface
>> applied) which can also be useful as soil conditioners (incorporated in
>> the soil by digging or other means) - such as composted bark, farmyard
>> manure... Normally mulches like these will be incorporated in the soil
>> by the natural activity of, e.g., worms so there's no need to dig them
>> in - simply top up the mulch (normally in the spring, to slow loss of
>> water from the soil by evaporation).
>> I speak/write as something of a novice (only RHS Gen'l Cert) so you'll
>> probably get much better advice before too long!
> Why the worry? Be confident!! Your explanation above is excellent.
> 10/10 ;o)
Perhaps you are 'something of a novice' but in a number of your posts you
have spoken more like a pro than a novice......from an oldie that has been
around the gardening scene for many a decade
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