All about Mulch!
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When you are in need of mulch it is not necessary to get in your car and drive to a garden center. Mulch is readily available at your own home and free for the taking. Read on to learn how to make your own mulch which can not only save you time and money, but also be more earth-friendly.
Grass clippings are great for annual gardens including herb and perennial gardens. They are free and abundant in summer when lawns must be cut frequently. Simply attach the bag to your lawn mower and collect the clippings as you cut the grass. When you are finished, simply spread the clippings over the garden bed. It is important, however, to never use grass that you think may have been treated with herbicides.
Leaves are mulching superstars. Leaves from most any deciduous tree will do the job nicely. Be sure to shred them first by running over them with a lawn mower to help keep them from blowing around. Spread them 2 inches deep and
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