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Tag Archives: mulch
Spot light on ……Pumpkins and Squash
Winter squash come in a vast array of sizes, shapes and colours and are relatively easy to grow. They are a member of the curcurbit family that includes cucumber, melon, marrow and courgettes. There a predominately two types of plants – bushes and trailing; both … Continue reading
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Recycle tip # 4 – Newspapers
When planting my veg today I used layers of newspapers in between my plants to help keep the weeds down, acting as a mulch. The layers of newspapers were laid between the plants with a top layer of soil on … Continue reading
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