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Old July 12, 2017   #7
My Foot Smells
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Originally Posted by b54red View Post
It can be trying at times. Sometimes September is even worse than August. Very heavy mulch is a major factor in beating the heat by keeping the ground cooler and more evenly moist. Before I started mulching heavily it was almost impossible to grow anything successfully down here that time of the year.

Bill
Thank you for the candid reply. To be truthful I never even thought about heavy mulch. That is a springtime, early summer ritual for me. I'm always expecting heavy math, but basic application makes the most sense of all often. Thank you.
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