Re: Fwd: Maybe try the No-till way (Was Pioneer Plants)

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• Subject: Re: Fwd: Maybe try the No-till way (Was Pioneer Plants)
• From: I* K*
• Date: Wed, 1 May 2002 22:33:09 -0700 (PDT)

Barry Garcia wrote:

> Which reminds me, I need to buy even more mulch to replace that which has
> broken down and or has gotten pushed into the sandy soil. 

  Which reminds me I have the same problem. Only "buy" is not
  the operative word here. I have about 2/3 acre that was mulched
  with wood chips dumped free of charge by a local tree-care company. 
  The mulch has been very effective but has worn down and now 
  needs to be replenished. However, with the phytophthera (sp?) scare
  I have been a little nervous about what I might be getting
  with fresh loads of chips. On the other hand, buying enough
  compost to cover such a large area may cost more than I'd like.

  Can other list members comment on their experiences with 
  low-cost mulching materials - what's effective, what's safe?

Thanks much,

-- Irene Kuffel

Napa Valley, California
http://www.geocities.com/ikuffel/

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