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One very important factor is that an organic mulch that breaks down improves the soil by adding nutnents. Using compost or triple mix or well rotted manure are the best choices. because they add the most organic matter i0 the soil. but shredded We mulch our flower gardens for a number of reasons Perhaps you might just like the fact that the whole garden looks heater with a good mulch In the spring, and that is true. it does look better. I would like to talk to you a little about mulching your garden. t have a couple of hints that you might not have thought about. 752 Ball Rd., Uxbridge 995.852.1356 - wwwéardenam'mmom By Donna McMaster qurything for the perfect garden! One last comment abo_ut mulch or top dressing; I do not recommend peat moss. because rarely do | see anyone usmg It properlv. I! Keeping the weeds from germinating In the spnng Is an excellent reason to use a mulch and it does help. especially If you get it spread early in the season. Another reason we mulch is to retain moisture in the soil. A nice inch or two of shredded bark will accomplish this. but always try to do it just after a rain when the soil is moist. If you lay a mulch when the ground is dry. it won’t be as effective. don't like red. because I think your garden should look natural and red mulch just doesn‘t do it for me. but that's just me. QardemWisdgm Open: Tues. - Sun. 9:30 - 5:50 D Fountains Pondless Waterfalls Japanese Kol Water Plants Statuary 8r Urns you use it for anything. you must moisten it first. Don‘t ever put dry peat in your garden or on your lawn. It you put it on your lawn. it will prevent the water from penetrating rather than keeping the moisture in. It you doubt this. just try to moisten a pail of peat moss. Fill a bucket half tull of peat and try to dampen it completely: you will not believe how long it takes. I am talking days here. not hours. Covering your lawn or flower beds With peat is like usmg a sponge to suck the water out of the sell Moistened peat mixed into your soul Will help to retain monsture. but dry peat totally defeats your purpose. Th The next meeting of the Stoufl‘ville Garden Club will be at Latcham Hall on June 15 at 7:30 pm. and our guest will be James Graham, speaking about old fashioned favourites. We welcome you to join us. Happy gardening! day and all the best plants sold out early. Next year come sooner. a JOHN‘bEERE HutchinsonFarmSupply.com 14183 HIGHWAY ’08 STOUFFVILLRONUJX 7X3 905- 640 -‘2692 Stouffvi/Ie Free Press - june 2075