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Mulching practices that improve and support shrub and tree health are essential for DIY landscape gardeners who want to create good-looking but money-wise projects.

Spreading organic mulch on your flower garden keeps plants and soil healthy. Mulch naturally prevents weeds, keeps soil cool and moist, and supplies organic matter.

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Mulch in your garden is a wise investment. Any time and money you spend will be richly rewarded with a big reduction of pests and disease. Your plants will be healthier

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Perennial gardens can be stunning in just a couple of years. A big budget helps, but there are cost-cutting tricks to building beautiful perennial gardens.

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The principles used in xeriscape gardening can be applied anywhere in the world to create beautiful landscapes that conserve water.