#mulching — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #mulching, aggregated by home.social.
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Pacific farmers are reviving traditional knowledge to tackle a changing climate
Drawing on long-held knowledge, research is helping farmers better adapt to climate challenges like #drought, weed pressure and declining #SoilHealth
By Associate Professor Dorin Gupta, Dr Viliamu Iese and Dr Sineka Munidasa, University of Melbourne, Dr Leslie Ubaub, University of South Pacific and Associate Professor Soane Patolo, #MORDITongaTrust
Published 14 August 2026
Excerpt: " #Taro (Colocasia esculenta) is central to #Samoan diets and #CulturalIdentity and is also an important export crop. It is a carbohydrate-rich staple, consumed both fresh and in processed products like flour, chips, noodles and baby food.
"Current techniques that use chemical #WeedKillers to grow taro are costly and negatively affect soil health and the surrounding environment.
"Now, farmers are trialling alternative weed control methods like #mulching and #SheepGrazing, and then comparing these techniques with traditional #HandWeeding in taro cropping.
"The integration of sheep grazing in particular is a new practice in traditional Samoan taro farming, offering an innovative approach to #WeedManagement.
"The project has also trialled leguminous #AlleyCropping, another relatively new practice in the region, where fast-growing leguminous trees like #Gliricidia, #Sesbania and #Erythrina are planted to generate biological mulch for #WeedSuppression and #SoilEnrichment.
"Mr Sala Sagato, the President of the #SamoaFarmers Association, is hosting one of the sites and has championed mulching."
#SolarPunkSunday #Samoa #Tonga #SAI #SouthPacific #ClimateChange #FoodSecurity #NativeFoods #NativeCrops #NaturalWeedControl
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HamiltonONT - #UrbanGardenClub Club - EcoHouse
Start: Monday, Aug 10 at 5 p.m.
End: Monday, Aug 10 at 6:30 p.m.#EcoHouse
22 Veevers Drive, #HamiltonON, Canada"Our EcoHouse sits on 2 acres, featuring Hamilton’s first #CommunityGarden , a mini-forest, #RainGardens, #SolarPanels, #PermeablePavers, and more. These grounds require ongoing maintenance to continue serving as an ecological demonstration space for the community.
In this session, we will learn about any of the following:#PlantIdentification, #biodiversity in the local community, plant science, local green infrastructure initiatives, and more! Gardening tasks can include #invasiveSpecies removal, #mulching planting, #watering, seed sorting, aerating the soil, and other maintenance.
No experience required! All tools provided, but you may bring your own.
We will be meeting every Monday from 5:00 pm-6:30 pm!"https://www.greenventure.ca/ecohouse_stewardship_aug10
#SolarPunkSunday #Ontario
#BuildingCommunity #BuildingResiliency
#PreserveNature #ClimateChangeResilience -
We Asked Garden Pros If Mulching Prevents Weeds—They Both Said the Same Thing https://www.allforgardening.com/1915738/we-asked-garden-pros-if-mulching-prevents-weeds-they-both-said-the-same-thing/ #garden #gardening #GettyImages #KellyFunk #mulching #SoilHealth
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Gardening Through the Heatwaves – Celebrity Angels https://www.allforgardening.com/1902868/gardening-through-the-heatwaves-celebrity-angels/ #garden #gardening #GokulAsokan #heatwaves #mulching #water
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UK - How to Garden Through #ClimateChange
If you’re struggling with your garden in these times of uncertain and extreme weather, who better to talk to than botanist and long-time organic gardener #SallyMorgan, the British-based author of The Healthy Vegetable Garden and #TheClimateChangeGarden?
By Naomi Starkman, September 1, 2022
Excerpt: "You’ve been known as somebody who doesn’t actively weed. Are attitudes changing towards weeds?
I hope so. And there are lots of weeds that have benefits. I quite like #dandelions. Everybody hates them. But actually, if you keep it under control, and you don’t allow it to seed, then you’ve got the benefit of the deep roots. And it will then act as a companion plant. I think to the young gardener who’s looking for a more #biodiverse garden that attracts more insects, and for that, improves the food chain, then weeds are important.
"I’ve got quite excited about weeds this year; I’ve been doing a diversity count in my own plot. Every month, I go out and I count the different number of flowers that I can see in my garden because I need natural predators in my garden. And I’ve noticed that out of season, up to 50 percent of the flowers on offer in my garden are weeds. And they all have a #pollinator or more. So, I’ve got to live with those. Because if I want #bumblebees, small #SolitaryBees, and #ParasiticWasps to be in my garden in March, say, I need a few #weeds, because that’s what they love. Our #StingingNettles are so important for early green fly. And that brings in the ladybugs. So, you’ve got to live with a few weeds to have #biodiversity in the garden. I hope people will see them for the benefit that they are.
"Let’s talk a little bit about #ExtremeWeather gardening. One of our team members lives on the East Coast, and says that she’s been having more trouble than usual growing things this year, particularly because there’s been so much rain and constant moisture. What advice do you have about combating extra moisture?
"For that type of thing, it’s actually #humus, and getting #OrganicMatter in the soil, so that the soil is more #resilient against extra water. #Drainage is quite tricky. I think in the past, I would have suggested adding grit to soil. But now the evidence seems to suggest that grit actually doesn’t do any good unless you put lots of it in. So, I think we’re down to the #mulching and making the soil more #loam-like so it’ll be able to lose that extra moisture. And maybe use more #RaisedBeds, so you can lift that soil off the ground, or give it a bit more drainage. But, it’s really difficult. The other thing that one can do is to look at the variety of crops that you are growing, and see whether there are varieties within that crop type that might be a little bit more resilient against getting wet."
Full article:
https://civileats.com/2022/09/01/how-to-garden-through-climate-change/#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeGardening #Compost #Mulch #GardeningForPollinators #Biodiversity
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Almanac Guide To Mulches And Mulching
"In the spring, mulch retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and prevents erosion.
In the fall, wait until after the first hard frost and mulch to prepare plants for the winter, protecting bare soil from freeze-thaw patterns and insulating the plant roots."
https://www.almanac.com/types-mulch-advantages-and-disadvantages-mulching#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #Soil #Mulches #Mulching #Gardens
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Why Your Hydrangeas Are Wilting Even Though You’re Watering Them https://www.allforgardening.com/1893762/why-your-hydrangeas-are-wilting-even-though-youre-watering-them/ #compost #flowers #garden #gardener #gardening #HeatStress #HomeAndGarden #HoosierGardener #HydrangeaMacrophylla #HydrangeaPruning #JoEllenMeyersSharp #life #LorraineBallato #mulching #Overwatering #PubToPHG #SuccessWithHydrangeas
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RHS Guide To Mulches And Mulching
"Mulching is generally used to save water, suppress weeds and improve the soil around plants but it also gives your garden a neat, tidy appearance and can reduce the amount of time spent on tasks such as watering and weeding. Mulches help soil retain moisture in summer, rain to penetrate the soil in winter, prevent weeds from growing and protect the roots of plants in winter."
https://www.rhs.org.uk/soil-composts-mulches/mulch#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #RHS #Mulches #Mulching #Gardens
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7 Forgotten Vegetables That Grow Like Weeds https://www.allforgardening.com/1881930/7-forgotten-vegetables-that-grow-like-weeds/ #EdibleGardening #ForgottenVegetables #garden #GardenHacks #GardenTips #GrowVegetables #GrowYourOwnFood #HealthyPlants #MulchMistakes #mulching #NaturalGardening #OrganicGardening #organicgardening #permaculture #PestControl #SelfSufficientLiving #SoilHealth #VegetableGarden #vegetables #weeds
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This Summer Garden Trick Reduces Watering, Keeps Plants Cool, and Suppresses Weeds https://www.allforgardening.com/1863591/this-summer-garden-trick-reduces-watering-keeps-plants-cool-and-suppresses-weeds/ #garden #MarthaRetallick #mulching #OrganicMaterial #SoilTemperature #WaterPlants #WateringPlants
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#Chilis from #Nicaragua, now with soil protected from the heat by #mulching.
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Clueing up about flail mulcher attachments, because it looks like our hay meadow deal is going that way 😕
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How to grow more vibrant Japanese maples in summer https://www.allforgardening.com/1802317/how-to-grow-more-vibrant-japanese-maples-in-summer/ #garden #gardening #HowToGrowVibrantJapaneseMaples #JapaneseMapleCare #JapaneseMapleGrowing #JapaneseMaples #LifeHacks #Mulch #mulching #plants #pruning #watering
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Hace cinco años tiramos semillas de hipérico por la finca y ahora hay mucho. Mi compañera hace aceite con él pero ya tenemos en exceso (hay por todos lados). En todo caso al desbrozar los olivos yo les dejo algunas plantitas. Nunca vi que esto esté demostrado pero creo q al olivo le gustará tener una planta medicinal tan potente dándose caricias entre raíces.
#Permaculture #Permacultura #Regenerativa #Cubiertas #Mulching #Flowers
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‘Crucial’ hydrangea task for a beautiful summer display https://www.allforgardening.com/1776358/crucial-hydrangea-task-for-a-beautiful-summer-display/ #flowers #garden #gardener #gardening #HowToLookAfterHydrangeas #HowToMulchHydrangeas #HydrangeaMulch #HydrangeaTasksMay #HydrangeaTasksSpring #hydrangeas #Mulch #mulching #MulchingHydrangeas #plants #WhatToFeedHydrangeas
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Gardeners urged to do 1 thing to their flower beds and pots in May https://www.allforgardening.com/1772336/gardeners-urged-to-do-1-thing-to-their-flower-beds-and-pots-in-may/ #fertiliser #FlowerBeds #FlowerPots #garden #gardening #mulching
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Taking off nicely #growyourown #gardening just need more rain
#mulching to the rescue -
We successfully completed mulching our banana plantation, and the plants are now well organized. This was not easy for us because it was challenging to find enough grass for mulching, but we are happy we managed to finish it.
Mulching helps in keeping moisture in the soil, improves soil fertility, reduces weed growth, and protects the plants from strong sun and heavy rain. This helps the bananas grow healthier and stronger.
#BananaFarming #SustainableFarming #Mulching #ClimateSmartAgriculture
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Come Celebrate Earth Day in Saco!
April 24 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
"Registration is NOW OPEN!
Each year, the Saco Parks & Recreation Department offers an opportunity to bring the community together to clean up and prepare the local green spaces and parks for spring and summer! It is now more important than ever to focus on our green space, clean energy, eliminating waste, and becoming an eco-friendly community.
"#ecomaine is proud to be part of this year’s celebration! Stop by our table at the #SacoCommunityCenter at the start of the day to pick up #recycling resources, meet our education team, and learn about the sustainable waste programs available to Saco residents. At the end of the cleanup, we’ll be weighing the trash collected from parks, trails, and open spaces across the city so volunteers can see the real impact their community made together.
"Looking to get involved? Join your neighbors to volunteer in Saco and help clean up and prepare local parks for spring and summer. Duties include #TrashPickUp, #weeding, #mulching, raking, and more. This event is (light) rain or shine!
Schedule of Events:When: Friday, April 24th, 2026
Where: Our very own Saco parks, schools, trails, and open spaces!
Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
Please meet at the Saco Community Center at 9:00am to check-in. Everyone who registers by the T-shirt deadline will pick up their shirts.
We will also have coffee and refreshments for everyone so that we can fuel up before we go!
Volunteers will disperse to your locations after we take a group photo!
Fee: FREE but must pre-register!
Ages: Volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Earth Day Location Options:Please only sign up for one location.
Options this year include:
Diamond Riverside Park: On Irving St. overlooking the Saco River.
Pepperell Park: Located around the Saco Dog Park and Fairfield School on Beach St./School St. - nice and quiet (and shaded!).
Front Street Park and River Walk Trail: On Front St. near the river and boat launch and includes the new walkway.
Cascade Falls Trail: Located on Cascade Rd. off of Route 1.
Haley Park: Located on King St. near the Saco Community Garden.
Saco Community Center: 75 Franklin St.
Saco Middle School: 40 Buxton Rd.
Memorial Park at CK Burns School: 135 Middle Street
Jubilee Park: Covered bridge park on Water Street.
Rendezvous Point & Outlook Cemeteries
If your preferred location has reached capacity, please register for another site. There are plenty of opportunities to help us prepare Saco's parks for the spring and summer!"
To sign up:
https://sacome.myrec.com/info/activities/program_details.aspx?ProgramID=28247#SolarPunkSunday #MaineEvents #EarthDay2026 #ParkCleanups #CommunitySpaces #CemeteryCleanups #BuildingCommunity #Volunteering
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Garden flowerbeds will thrive in spring if 1 task is completed now https://www.allforgardening.com/1635627/garden-flowerbeds-will-thrive-in-spring-if-1-task-is-completed-now/ #flowers #garden #GardenPreparation #gardening #MulchApplication #mulching #SoilPreparation #spring #SpringGardening #WeedControl
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Smart watering and mulching tips for summer gardens – Gareth Carter https://www.allforgardening.com/1572935/smart-watering-and-mulching-tips-for-summer-gardens-gareth-carter/ #and #Areas #Carter #for #from #garden #gardening #gardens #gareth #getting #have #Many #mulching #quite #Smart #spring #summer #Switched #tips #watering
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Seven jobs to complete before December for a ‘healthy, tidy and full of life’ garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1519948/seven-jobs-to-complete-before-december-for-a-healthy-tidy-and-full-of-life-garden/ #flowers #garden #gardening #mulching #NovemberGardenJobs #PlantingBulbs #plants #WildlifeSupport #winter #WinterGardeningTasks
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Excellent work party at #WellandCommunityOrchard today. Harvesting #persimmons & #mulching the #FruitTrees.
https://lifecyclesproject.ca/our-projects/welland-community-orchard/
#LifecyclesProject #FoodSystems #Nonprofit #FoodSecurity #Saanich #VictoriaBC #YYJ #VancouverIsland #VanIsle #PacificNorthwest #Cascadia #PNW #CommunitySharing #CommunityBuilding #Volunteers #FoodSharing #Teamwork #WorkParty #mulch #ViewRoyal #VolunteerWithLifecycles #CultivatingCommunities #harvest #fruit
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Comfrey: Its History, Uses & Benefits
"Paul Alfrey from the Balkan Ecology Project gives the history of comfrey along with its multiple uses (as medicinal, biomass, mulch) and how he has created a comfrey patch to increase fertility in their market garden."
https://www.permaculture.co.uk/articles/comfrey-its-history-uses-benefits/#PermaCulture #Comfrey #Mulching #BioMass #Gardening #MedicinalPlants #SolarPunkSunday
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Yo siempre asesoro para usar cualquier material para muching. El estado natural de la tierra es estar cubierta. o por hierba, o por material organico (hojas o lo que sea) 😊
Y los restos de poda van de seda. aportan algo de nutrientes a largo plazo, materia orgánica para el suelo, protejen el suelo de erosión, sol y variaciones de temperatura, y hacen posible que las raíces colonizen los cm superiores del suelo, donde justamente hay la mayor concentración de nutrientes.
Lo mejor seria triturarlos un poquitín, pero haste que tengamos bicitrituradora comunitarias para los restos de poda (https://kante.info/download-bereich/fahrradmaschinen/) hacemos lo que podemos...
el consejo de @durru de usarlos como fondo para bancales profundos apoyo también. Solo ten claro que los restos de poda contienen bastante carbono y en el proceso de descomposición, lxs microbixs immobilizan algunos otros nutrientes como nitrogeno y fósforo. entonces si los tienes ahi, asegurate de asegurar un buen suministro de nutrientes (p.e. con orina -para abrir otro melón, ya que estamos).
Hagas lo que hagas, deja algun metro como control sin el tratamiento, y asi puedes mirar el efecto que hayan tenido tus experimentos. Y apuntate todo lo que has hecho, que en tres años no te acordarás 🤓
Un abrazo y mucha suerte en la horticultura y la recuperación de las memorias, que es muy bonito :anarchoheart3:
#mulching #horticultura #Chumbo #HigoChumbo #Chumberas #Opuntia
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Maximize your summer fun in the great Alaska outdoors, but give your garden a little love too https://www.allforgardening.com/1359993/maximize-your-summer-fun-in-the-great-alaska-outdoors-but-give-your-garden-a-little-love-too/ ##lifestyles #bed #Beet #care #CommonBeet #community #compost #crop #eat #eating #farm #farmer #food #freshness #garden #gardening #harvesting #HealthyEating #HumanHand #mulching #OnePerson #organic #plant #RawFood #seedling #simplicity #summer #VeganFood #Vegetable #VegetableGarden #VegetarianFood #weakness #women
