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Old 12-02-2017, 06:15 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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On 12/02/2017 17:32, Jeff Layman wrote:
On 12/02/17 15:58, David Hill wrote:
I am wondering about trying shredded paper as a mulch for my rhubarb as
my new shredder chops it into little bits rather than strands.
Anyone tried it?
David@ a cold side of Swansea Bay


Why do you need to mulch it, David? If it's to keep moisture in the
soil, I wouldn't have thought that would be a problem where you are!

To keep weeds down the crowns are quite young