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Mulching is an important means to maintain healthy plants ADVANTAGES OF MULCH:
- Lessens the loss of water from the soil from evaporation
- Reduces the growth of weeds
- Keeps the soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter
- Breakdown of mulch helps to create a topsoil with important plant nutrients
- Reduces soil compaction
ADVANTAGES OF PINE STRAW OVER OTHER MULCHES
- Lasts longer
- Less floating and washing away
- Breaks down more slowly
- Easier to handle & slightly more cost-effective
- Brings acidity to our usually alkaline SW Florida soil
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