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Soil, Compost & Mulch
missamaryllis

Camphor Tree Mulch

17 years ago

Is mulch from a Camphor Tree safe and desirable as mulch in a flower garden? Does it repel bugs? I've heard that it may heat the soil too much, and since I live in NE Florida, it gets very hot from May until September. Thanks!

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