Subject: Re: Newspaper mulch
From: "mariposa" <edee@gte.net>
Organization: gte.net
Date: 6 Aug 1997 07:15:23 GMT
Message-ID: <MOD$970806.22348@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$970728.25421@rec.gardens.ecosystems> <MOD$970805.18294@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
TONPAST wrote in article
<MOD$970805.18294@rec.gardens.ecosystems>...
>
> Wendy,
> Definately an excellent practice.
> Mulching with anything from news(read "bad" news) paper to cardboard to
> sheet mulching with leaves, grass, or any other organic(that's carbon
> based organic not the certified type) material will add carbon and thus
> humus to soils.
>
> News print, even colored, and cardboard etc. are great for smothering
> weeds and unwanted plants in the process. Have fun.
> PS you might use a decorative mulch over the top.
Okay, I missed this I guess. Would someone address this again, Please? I do
save newspapers to take to the local animal shelter, but I think I get
enough that we both can benefit.
Thanks in advance
...mariposa...