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Re: Cocoa Mulch

Hi, Kim, I've used cocoa mulch. I love the scent it gives you for about 2
weeks. I used it around a rose bed of one of my clients, on top of composted
steer manure and they did beautifully, even better than when she sprays
Miracle Gro on them. I've used them in my containers and hanging baskets. It
looks so nice, unless they're right at eye level because of the mold that
grows on it as it breaks down, a natural occurrence, but then when the
plants overgrow they hide it. I did try it on sm planters where cats liked
to "go" and if you keep it nice and thick, it works to help keep them away.
I bought it at Fedco for $9.97 a bag, it is expensive.
from Amy about 15 miles up the 405 from you, Hope you're not in Laguna
Canyon, that is a MESS. I saw it one the news this morning. Take care.
l
l
The earth is the LORD'S and the fulness thereof!
Amy of Marvelous Gardens
delicious design in landscape
zone 22 or 10 and holding
Orange County Calif
http://members.ecom.net/~jimandmissi/marvelous/
marvlusgrdns@ecom.net

-----Original Message-----
From: Kim Kiernan <kimk@pacbell.net>
To: sqft@lists.umsl.edu <sqft@lists.umsl.edu>
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 1998 1:17 AM
Subject: Cocoa Mulch


>Hi Folks
>
>Have any of you out there used a product called Cocoa Mulch?  I would be
>grateful to get feedback on this product - likes and dislikes of using it,
>and any problem with it that you have heard of or found from experience.
>The only problem that I know of is that it is pretty expensive, but the
>good points seem to be numerous.  Before I go to the expense of trying this
>product for myself I thought I would see if any of you have any thoughts.
>
>For those of you who haven't heard of this product, I will explain what
>cocoa mulch is.  It is a mulch that is the by-product of the cocoa
>(chocolate) industry.  It's organic and has a lowish nutrient content to it
>as well (3-1-1 I think), so it acts as a slow release fertilizer boost as
>well.  Evidentally it does not deplete the soil of nitrogen as wood based
>mulches do.  I have also read that it is a natural deterrent to snails and
>slugs and cats looking for a potty in your planter bed (they don't like the
>texture of it).  It is slightly acidic which sounds perfect for me since we
>have such alkaline soil where I live (Orange County, Southern California),
>and I wouldn't mind have the soil PH lowered a bit.  It forms a mat which
>weeds have a hard time coming up through, but water easily penetrates it
>I've read.  It is supposed to help retain water in the soil quite well.
>
>Thanks so much for your help, in advance!
>
>Kim Kiernan
>zone 9
>Laguna Hills, CA
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