When and how do you put mulch down?
janicej11
17 years ago
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Do you put down a layer of compost/manure every year?
Comments (20)Composted manure every few years and shredded hardwood mulch every spring right after I prune even when I use manure. Never take out the old stuff, just pile right on top of it. Only fertilizer I use and the roses love it. I started with clay soil you had to use dynamite to dig a hole and I can now dig with a normal shovel 18" straight down. Every new rose just takes off as soon as it gets its roots in the good stuff. You can certainly supplement with a fertilizer but try to stick to organics and whatever you do no all in one granular fertilizers with fungicide/insecticide in it. They will sterilize the soil you just spent so much time and energy bringing to life....See MoreHere's a dumb mulch question-do you move it aside when planting?
Comments (9)I laid out my garden in long rows, separated by about three feet. In that space between the rows is where I put all mulch and compost that eventually breaks down and becomes part of the soil makeup. In order for wood chips to break down to compost, from my reading, it requires an absorption of surrounding nitrogen. So, if you have it surrounding the plants too closely, it will be using the available nitrogen the plant needs for early growth. I found this to be the case a few years ago, so I always keep anything resembling mulch a few inches away from my plants. But once the plants have established themselves, the roots are reaching down under those spaces between the rows to absorb their nutrients. At least that's how I explain this whole mystery to myself....See MoreA Survey: When Do You Put Up Your Christmas/Holiday Decorations??
Comments (42)Small town life sounds good to me. As does living in the country. We had a few acres when I had horses and other animals back in the 60s and 70's. Phoenix is soooo big, too much traffic, and I hate driving even if it didn't cause my leg to go on the warpath. I was born in a small town, in Ala. I don't really going places alone either, and won't go out at night except to family gatherings at one of my kids. I'm waiting the arrival of my toile plates I just bought. Tho heaven knows what I can find to do with them, but will try just because of all the support I've gotten here. Any table settings I do will be just for ONE, maybe two if you're lucky. LOL. I'm going to be a one-trick pony, sorry about that. I just can't do full tables for many reasons. I've been 'planning' my Christmas decor. Really planning this year. Thought it might take some of the load off me being so over-whelmed with it when I go to unpacking a zillion things in the middle of the floor while telling two cats NOT to help me. A zillion times! One sleepless night I started plotting different places to put things this year. I want my newly begun collection of Nutcrackers (started last year) pretty much together. But I think the purple one should go with the Santa. And I have two golf Santas and two golf Nutcrackers that should stay together. Last year they were with my two other special Nutcrackers, a policeman and a fireman. These have a lot of meaning! I'm going to put my Village in the antique china cabinet in my entry hall this time I think, instead of Painted Pony Cabinet in familyroom. Tho I still have to move over a 100 statues from BOTH. I was thinking of putting Xmas horses and reindeer in the pony cabinet. I have quite a few of both now. Anyway, its fun to mentally decorate. It also doesn't wear me out or hurt my body. LOL. I think I'll start my Village next week in fact. First I have to make room for all those dog statues to safely go on closet shelves for the next two months! Ugh. hugs, Karen...See Morehow much did you put down for non-custom cabinets?
Comments (12)We purchased Kraftmaid cabinets through HD and we paid in full for them when we ordered. We just assumed that because they weren't custom, that's how it was done in the industry. We had a few doors come in with some imperfections and Kraftmaid and HD have been VERY helpful in getting everything resolved (this was my one worry because at that point they have ALL of our money and could have turned their backs on us). As for granite, when I tagged my granite I didn't put anything down. The stoneyard slapped a "SOLD" sticker on the two slabs we picked and then I went through my fabricator. They require half down when we signed the contract (after the granite was picked) and before setting up an appt for templating. The balance is due the day the job is complete....See Moretriciae
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