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Mulching is a key technique in a gardeners tool chest
Done right, mulching plants can have a massive benefit to plant health and vigour, improving soil fertility, modifying temperature and moisture extremes and greatly improving the soil microbiome. A healthy soil microbiome can make plants heathier, and bring broader benefits to the wider ecosystem.
This book shows you how to make better choices about the type of mulch you use, where and how you use it, and the way you should be treating different plants in different ways.
TABLE OF CONTENTS- WHAT'S INSIDE THIS EBOOK?
CHAPTER 1 SCOPE OF MULCHING
What is mulching?
Why is mulch used?
Types of mulches
Mulch, soil conditioner or fertiliser – what is the difference?
Selection of mulch
General rules
Mulching materials
Plastic mulch
CHAPTER 2 THE PROCESS OF DECOMPOSITION
Some precautions when using mulch
Organic mulches
Decomposition rate
How mulch decomposes
Undecomposed mulch
CHAPTER 3 TECHNIQUES
How to lay mulch
Sheetmulching
Hydromulching
Living mulch
CHAPTER 4 MULCH ECOLOGY
Effects of mulching materials on soil health and crop production
Mulching and climate change
CHAPTER 5 CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS
Characteristics of organic mulches
Characteristics of inorganic mulches
Mulching applications
CHAPTER 6 DIFFERENT MULCHES FOR DIFFERENT PLANTS
Types of mulches
Bacterial vs fungal soils
What mulch to use in different situations
CHAPTER 7 COMPOSTING
Composting
Composting methods
Further reading and study
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