Category: Mulching
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Which Dynamic Accumulator Plants are Actually Helpful for your Garden, According to Science?
Popular recommendations of dynamic accumulators include comfrey, amaranth, chickweed, dandelion, chicory, lamb’s quarters, nettles, and many trees; however, new research suggests that we have misidentified some dynamic accumulators. At the same time, new analysis of longstanding USDA data reveals as many as 340 plant species that could be contenders for the title.
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Sheet Mulching Problems and Solutions
As with any technique, sheet mulching cannot be applied the exact same way in every environment. The most common problems practitioners encounter can be resolved by adapting it to their own climate and site.