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Re: Newspaper Mulch

Mr. N Corish wrote:
> 
> If using newspaper as a mulch, it is important to ensure the ground is
> thoroughly soaked before laying the paper which should be 2/3 pages thick.
> Wet the paper, and cover completely with soil.


I do the same but instead of soil cover the newspaper with a generous
layer of grass clippings, wetting these down thoroughly.  Once wet, the
grass clippings stay in place and form a nice path, never muddy, between
veggie plants.
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