Tag: mulching

Organic mulches in the Florida-Friendly Landscape: How do I know which ones to use?

by Anne Yasalonis and polkmg

March 7, 2024

The answer might be - it depends! Are you mulching a large landscape bed of trees or shrubs, or more delicate annuals or perennials? Are you creating a mulched pathway? Do you have a wildflower area? Read on for a few facts, tips and myths ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Central Florida, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Mulches, Mulching, Oak Leaves, Polk County, Polkgardening, Polkmg, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Polk County

Beware of Volcano Mulching!

by polkmg
October 15, 2019

Protecting tree roots with organic mulch has many benefits. Mulch creates a safe zone around the tree area, eliminating potential injuries from mowers and string-trimmers. Mulch can separate major root zone areas from nearby sod areas, and breaks ... READ MORE

Category: Florida-Friendly Landscaping,
Tags: Anne Yasalonis, Ayasalonis, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Master Gardener, Master Gardener Volunteer, Mulch, Mulching, Polkmg, Volcano Mulching

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