Weed No More, My Lady


mulch to come from the UNH research team is SRM-Red, reported to boost tomato production dramatically. (http://www.vermontbean.com) I've never tried it; but my Master Gardener vegetable instructor raved about it. Of course, he's a member of that UNH research team! I always seem to have more tomatoes than I know what to do with, so why on earth would I want more? However, if your tomatoes look a little sickly, this red mulch might be the answer.

Another mulching aid is the "automator". Now here's the ultimate toy for the lazy gardener. Effective on tomatoes, peppers and vines, it's a foot-square stem collar with a reservoir that holds water or liquid fertilizer. Place it over young plants and it both waters and mulches them. I've never used this tool, but it looks like it solves the moisture problem inherent in plastic mulch. (http://www.harrisseeds.com)

Everything you grow in your landscape can benefit from mulch. Even the lawn, if you use a mulching mower. Not only does mulch discourage weed growth, it retains moisture. In spite of frequent spring rains, a drought emergency remains in effect for New Hampshire. Don't be fooled by the rain, we here in New England are still in a water deficit situation. Outdoor watering bans may be a sad reality this summer. Preserve your precious landscape with mulch and lots of it.

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