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Mulch Paths: So Easy to Walk On

20150126Gardeners rarely think about it, but mulches, such as cedar mulch, forest mulch, rameal chipped wood, or pine needle mulch, make excellent coverings for a garden or forest path. They are inexpensive and easy on the foot, giving a sort of spongy feeling as you walk, plus they drain well so you won’t be walking in mud. They also smother weeds and help keep them from sprouting. If you ever see that weeds begin to germinate, a sign that the mulch has become too thin over time, so simply add fresh mulch over the aging one. Simple, isn’t it?

Garden writer and blogger, author of 65 gardening books, lecturer and communicator, the Laidback Gardener, Larry Hodgson, passed away in October 2022. Known for his great generosity, his thoroughness and his sense of humor, he reached several generations of amateur and professional gardeners over his 40-year career. Thanks to his son, Mathieu Hodgson, and a team of contributors, laidbackgardener.blog will continue its mission of demystifying gardening and making it more accessible to all.

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