Re: Newspaper Mulch

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• Subject: Re: Newspaper Mulch
• From: J* A* <t*@cyberenet.net>
• Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 21:25:21 -0400
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I bought a nice used commercial paper shredder.  After shredding I just put it
beneath and around the plants.  The first time I water the mulch is therefor
good.  Works extremely well.

Pat & Alex wrote:

> 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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Jack

• References:
  • Newspaper Mulch
    • From: "Mr. N Corish" <ried@cybase.co.uk>
  • Re: Newspaper Mulch
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