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DoneWick Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Thu Oct 20, 2016 9:50 pm Post subject: Beech hedging. |
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Re. Beech Hedging. Curious to know about the benefits of mulching my hedge. It is doing reasonably well considering the poor quality of the ground it is set in. I appreciate that mulching can help the plants retain water during dry periods and protect it somewhat from frosts, but I am just wondering is now a good time to mulch to enrich the soil quality or when is the best time?
Best mulch? Thanks. |
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kindredspirit Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Posts: 2300 Location: Mid-west.
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DoneWick Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 9:54 am Post subject: |
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Previous years I have been using the woodchip that is sold in Lidl. |
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kindredspirit Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood

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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 12:44 pm Post subject: |
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I used to use lawn clippings. (Don't put it too deep.)
Leaf mould would be brilliant, if you can get it. I get my leaf mould for free from a local farmer whose driveway is smothered in leaves every autumn. I give him builders bags; he gathers up the leaves in November and drops them off to me in January. _________________ .
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A little garden in Co. Limerick. Some non-gardening photographs. |
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DoneWick Rank attained: Hazel Tree

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Posted: Fri Oct 21, 2016 2:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, that sounds good. |
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