Re: Two Questions

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• Subject: Re: Two Questions
• From: "* O* <C*@AOL.COM>
• Date: Mon, 12 May 1997 13:33:07 -0400

In a message dated 97-05-12 07:00:02 EDT, you write:

<< First, is composted horse manure a good thing to use as a mulch for weed
 control?  I have been using it but now it looks like my plants are starting
 to react badly from it.  Any ideas?

 Second,  I heard that you should never apply mulch closer than one inch
 from the stem of the plant...is this so, and if it is what is the reason?

 Thanks
 Matt >>

1.  How old is the composted manure?  If it isn't aged well enough, then
you're right you're plants will not like it very well....too much amonia.

2.  Mulch retains moisture in the ground....stems don't like to be wet all
the time.  It causes problems for the plant.

Toni

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