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scraplolly

What is organic mulch?

18 years ago

I have an old, unopened bag of bark chips--will that do? (I believe they've already partially decomposed in the bottom of the bag). I have a rose and a spirea I'd like to put it around, if that's suitable. Any tips on applying it?

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