The Mulch Book: A Complete Guide for Gardeners

by Stu Campbell

Book Overview

Details on how to use bark, stones, hay, compost, plastic sheeting, and other materials as a barrier to keep weeds out and beneficial elements in. Includes information that will allow readers to create their own mulches and select appropriate mulches for specific plants.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882666592
• ISBN13: 9780882666594
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: Storey Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.9" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

How to mulch effectively and inexpensively

As a novice gardener, I found this book to be extremely informative and inspiring in my quest to create the perfect mulch. The quick reference guide is very useful in that it provides necessary information about each type of mulch, such as decomposition speed, soil moisture retention and relative cost. I also found the section of definitions especially helpful in trying to determine the best mulch for my garden. It's amazing how many different common products can be used to create a mulch that is rich in nutrients, appealing to the eye and terrific in water retention. Overall, I view this book as a strong addition to my library of gardening books.