Comments On - Winter Mulch Madness

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Annie, Houston, TX
Posted: 12/15/2012 7:23:52 AM

In the desert, I have to mulch my winter garden with straw, just so everything doesn't dry out too fast. Since we have mild winters, it's really not for heat retention until mid-January to early February. I use about 6 inches of straw and a row cover during that time, but it helps me by beginning the break-down of the straw when I toss it into the compost bin as the season wears on.

Bruce, Las Vegas, NV
Posted: 10/15/2012 9:08:26 AM

Definitely works for our Northern California desert clime. I like to mulch before winter sets in and then when the snow comes I know my garden is all prepared for spring!

Galadriel, Lothlorien, ME
Posted: 8/24/2012 2:21:24 PM

We would not dare mulch the cold, wet soils of NE Ohio before perennial plants begin to grow. That would set us up for retarded growth and potential disease problems. Where in the US do you propose to do this early spring mulching?

Rita, Uniontown, OH
Posted: 2/9/2012 8:10:08 PM