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Re: newbie greetings


< I want to know if I should mulch now, in the Fall, or should I wait 
<until next Spring.  I'm a little tired of pulling out weeds, mostly 
pieces <of grass growing in between plant, because the garden hasn't
<grown up and out yet. 

Linda:  

By all means, go ahead and mulch.  I like to mulch immediately after 
planting; especially since our summers are so hot and dry.  Even if you 
plan to plant more (and everyone does, sooner or later) you can plant 
through the mulch.  It makes a huge difference in weeding, helps keep 
the soil cool and moist, and in the winter will help protect your 
perennials from frost heave (a real problem in this area of the country 
where winter temperatures can vary 50 or 60 degrees over 24 hours!)

Nancy
Arkansas zone 7



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