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Re: what mulch to use...



William Scarbrough wrote:

> .  Also, sawdust makes a
> wonderful mulch.  That is what I am using in my garden.

I suggest that you go easy on the sawdust unless it is well rotted. Fresh
sawdust (like other uncomposted organic material) has a tendency to tie up
the nitrogen in the soil while it is breaking down, and you can end up with
a deficiency. Once it is well composted it will release the nitrogen which
is great for your later crops but doesn't help the original one a bit.
        Ed Flynn, Md  zone 6/7

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