(2003) Mulch Iowa: A Guide to the Benefits of Mulch and Why you should use mulch produced in Iowa, December 17, 2003. Natural Resources, Department of
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Abstract
Mulch helps to recreate the organic layer and soil structure of a wooded environment, which benefits your trees and shrubs... • Helps maintain even soil temperature in the roots by keeping them cool in the summer and warm in the winter. • Promotes plant growth. • Controls weeds. • Conserves soil moisture, meaning you use less water. • Improves soil structure and quality over the root area. • Protects from mechanical damage (mowers, string trimmers, etc.) • Helps beautify the new planting.
| Item Type: | Departmental Report |
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| Keywords: | Trees, DNR, Iowa, Mulch |
| Subjects: | Natural resources and environment Natural resources and environment > Ecology > Types of environments Natural resources and environment > Ecology > Types of environments > Forests Natural resources and environment > Environmental assessments |
| ID Code: | 17412 |
| Deposited By: | Margaret Barr |
| Deposited On: | 16 Jul 2014 16:40 |
| Last Modified: | 16 Jul 2014 16:40 |
| URI: | https://publications.iowa.gov/id/eprint/17412 |