The Mulch I Use + Versailles Update
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Date: 2022-07-16
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Sharon
I prefer bulk mulch, but it is really cumbersome and more work. As a senior, Im ready to work smarter so I now use bagged mulch too. Where I now live in Oklahoma with heavy red clay soil, many landscapers recommend grade A western red cedar shredded bark mulch. Are you familiar with this and do you have an opinion?
When I lived in western Washington I was using compost so it would do a better job of feeding the soil, still help retain moisture and look good. I was told I was making a hospitable environment to my ever growing weed problem. Does the compost seem to increase weed growth in your yards? I solved that issue by using pre-emergent.
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I prefer bulk mulch, but it is really cumbersome and more work. As a senior, Im ready to work smarter so I now use bagged mulch too. Where I now live in Oklahoma with heavy red clay soil, many landscapers recommend grade A western red cedar shredded bark mulch. Are you familiar with this and do you have an opinion?
When I lived in western Washington I was using compost so it would do a better job of feeding the soil, still help retain moisture and look good. I was told I was making a hospitable environment to my ever growing weed problem. Does the compost seem to increase weed growth in your yards? I solved that issue by using pre-emergent.
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dominique
Sadly my white birches started dying. I realised too late that the pine mulch we were using over the years created (great for weeds) but a shocking barrier and the ground underneath was sooo dead dry. Even with huge amounts of rain. Some hanging on since Ive resolved, and others holding on to as the trunks still look nice during the winter. BUT ordering new bare root semi advanced trees and will completely replant come July. We get borer in our birch here and if you want white trunks you just have to always consider a 7 year renovation if you want birch trees.
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Sadly my white birches started dying. I realised too late that the pine mulch we were using over the years created (great for weeds) but a shocking barrier and the ground underneath was sooo dead dry. Even with huge amounts of rain. Some hanging on since Ive resolved, and others holding on to as the trunks still look nice during the winter. BUT ordering new bare root semi advanced trees and will completely replant come July. We get borer in our birch here and if you want white trunks you just have to always consider a 7 year renovation if you want birch trees.
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Debbie
I just found this video-thank you for explaining why you use the bagged products. I do the same for the same reasons, but I'm on a small city lot and can't have a pile of dirt or bark dust sitting in my driveway to use as needed. Besides soil, compost, and bark dust, I've gone through hundreds of bags of gravel. So expensive, but easier to manage. And I too have been using the same soil conditioner as a top coat, then each year amend it into the soil. People thought I was nuts, so it's nice to see the validation from you! As always, thank you!
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I just found this video-thank you for explaining why you use the bagged products. I do the same for the same reasons, but I'm on a small city lot and can't have a pile of dirt or bark dust sitting in my driveway to use as needed. Besides soil, compost, and bark dust, I've gone through hundreds of bags of gravel. So expensive, but easier to manage. And I too have been using the same soil conditioner as a top coat, then each year amend it into the soil. People thought I was nuts, so it's nice to see the validation from you! As always, thank you!
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John
You should not be adding that G&B Soil Building Conditioner without knowing what your PH is, it can alter the PH of your soil. Never amend your soil with ph altering compounds without knowing what your current ph is. It's like take shots in the dark. Another thing to remember is that sometimes bulbs are packed in with sawdust so people throw that down into their soil, the sawdust will become a nitrogen hog making nitrogen less available for your other plants. Don't just throw things into your soil without knowing what you're doing.
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You should not be adding that G&B Soil Building Conditioner without knowing what your PH is, it can alter the PH of your soil. Never amend your soil with ph altering compounds without knowing what your current ph is. It's like take shots in the dark. Another thing to remember is that sometimes bulbs are packed in with sawdust so people throw that down into their soil, the sawdust will become a nitrogen hog making nitrogen less available for your other plants. Don't just throw things into your soil without knowing what you're doing.
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faramarz
Just a suggestion for the last triangular area you showed us instead of beach tree why dont you consider fruit trees Like three cheery trees they are beautiful and you could enjoy their great tasting fruits. If you have room for 4 I suggest have two Rainer cherries and two sour cherries. Sour cherries have also great health benefits and you could make sour cherries jams! You property look really nice.
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Just a suggestion for the last triangular area you showed us instead of beach tree why dont you consider fruit trees Like three cheery trees they are beautiful and you could enjoy their great tasting fruits. If you have room for 4 I suggest have two Rainer cherries and two sour cherries. Sour cherries have also great health benefits and you could make sour cherries jams! You property look really nice.
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Aaron
I love that G&B Soil Building Conditioner. I use it as top mulch too, and I use it to put on grass after seasonal thatching and reseeding. It's really great stuff. Our yard started as sand, but after using this in all of our beds for 5+ years, the character of the soil has really changed. Our plants are super happy and we rarely get weeds (with zero spraying or chemicals of any kind)
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I love that G&B Soil Building Conditioner. I use it as top mulch too, and I use it to put on grass after seasonal thatching and reseeding. It's really great stuff. Our yard started as sand, but after using this in all of our beds for 5+ years, the character of the soil has really changed. Our plants are super happy and we rarely get weeds (with zero spraying or chemicals of any kind)
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Christina
I rarely use landscaping fabric plus mulch around plants anymore because it is a hassle to remove to amend the soil. Still, there are times when it's very helpful, especially as a temporary measure somewhere or with long rows of certain plants (like Laura's row of boxwoods. When I do, I use bulk mulch rather than put more plastic bags into the environment.
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I rarely use landscaping fabric plus mulch around plants anymore because it is a hassle to remove to amend the soil. Still, there are times when it's very helpful, especially as a temporary measure somewhere or with long rows of certain plants (like Laura's row of boxwoods. When I do, I use bulk mulch rather than put more plastic bags into the environment.
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mellowjammer
Love you & you videos! I have been using bagged hardwood mulch for years. If I want to switch to the G&B product do I need to remove the remnants of the old mulch (wood chunks) before spreading the new material? Also, will it float away during a heavy rain, especially on mounded beds? If so, what is the best mulch for that application?
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Love you & you videos! I have been using bagged hardwood mulch for years. If I want to switch to the G&B product do I need to remove the remnants of the old mulch (wood chunks) before spreading the new material? Also, will it float away during a heavy rain, especially on mounded beds? If so, what is the best mulch for that application?
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Tara
Oh my gosh. I've watched you for a few years and I can tell where your standing as in reference to your house. I can tell your driveway is behind you and that's the old blue spruce that just fell down a few weeks ago. PLUS! your new addition to your property. Oh my. SUCH A DIFFERENCE! You and Aaron have done some awesome work.
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Oh my gosh. I've watched you for a few years and I can tell where your standing as in reference to your house. I can tell your driveway is behind you and that's the old blue spruce that just fell down a few weeks ago. PLUS! your new addition to your property. Oh my. SUCH A DIFFERENCE! You and Aaron have done some awesome work.
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