Mulching Your Container Garden
Why Mulch? What is Mulch?
Mulch is a term used to describe a material that protects the soil surface and the plant. Mulch also allows the exchange of water and air from the soil to the environment.
In our case, mulch allows your soil to breath while protecting it from extreme heat and assists in the protection of plants from blight. Here is a link about Blight from Purdue University. If you grow tomatoes, you should be very well versed on this document.
I recommend 5 inches of mulch for tomatoes and chilis in San Bernardino.
In our case, mulch allows your soil to breath while protecting it from extreme heat and assists in the protection of plants from blight. Here is a link about Blight from Purdue University. If you grow tomatoes, you should be very well versed on this document.
I recommend 5 inches of mulch for tomatoes and chilis in San Bernardino.
That is actually enough, right there.
According to Sunset Magazine, Mulch can be; Compost, aged manure, raked leaves, pine needles, and thin layers of lawn clippings (as long as they're herbicide and pesticide free) all work for various situations. You can also opt for an inorganic mulch such as gravel, granite, or stone.
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