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Title: Ideas for quick mulch?
Post by: caroline7758 on April 30, 2007, 20:15:03

The forecast is showing yet another five days of wall to wall sunshine ahead. :( If we ever get a decent amount of rain I'd like to think I could make the most of it by mulching to keep the moisture in, but I haven't really got any organic material left. What would you suggest for a quick and effective (andpreferably free or cheap) cover on both planted and unplanted areas? and are spent hops any good, as I've seen some on freecycle?

Title: Re: Ideas for quick mulch?
Post by: ninnyscrops on April 30, 2007, 20:25:58

Can't speak highly enough of spent hops!  As long as you can lay it thick and stand the smell ::) ::)
Make sure it's nice and wet in the sacks, if not soak it well and truly before you put it on.

Title: Re: Ideas for quick mulch?
Post by: caroline7758 on April 30, 2007, 21:12:17

Ooh, goody- must get onto them quick!And since I live in a town with 3 breweries, might go in search of more. My car will smell like a brewery by the time I'm done!

Title: Re: Ideas for quick mulch?
Post by: ninnyscrops on April 30, 2007, 21:22:44

Just make sure with a quick call to the brewery that they are using hops and not pellets in their latest brew!