Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Sour Mulch

Beware of Sour Mulch

"..both drought and excess water can cause similar symptoms -- both damage roots, and the plant wilts and turns brown....When organic material used for mulch has been composted improperly, the result can be "sour mulch," which is toxic to lawns, bedding plants, and newly planted shrubs. "


Oops! There is a brown spot in my garden, just in the corner where I left a large pile of compost for a while...

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