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Re: How to Mulch?

I don't apply mulch until after the seeds have sprouted.  In the mean
time, it takes a little extra effort to make sure the square does not
dry out.

Sara Ellis wrote:
> 
> I'm using mulch for the first time this year, and I'm not sure I understand
> how to apply the mulch (in my case, straw) in squares where I've planted
> seeds that have yet to sprout. Since mulch is supposed to help keep out
> weeds, won't it then keep my seedlings from poking through and surviving?
> Mulching around established plants and transplants makes sense to me, but
> I'd appreciate any ideas on how to use it with seedlings.
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