how much mulch do I put down for plantings in a shaded area?
I have a shaded area in my back yard that I have just planted some ferns, hydrangea, hostas, etc and wanted to put down mulch. How thick should the mulch be?
Film mulches include manufactured materials such as black, clear, and colored polyethylene; weed-block fabric; aluminum foil; roofing paper; paper coa...
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Some of the following plants tolerate shade well, while others actually prefer it. For most shade lovers, filtered shade is ideal. Those marked with ...
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