In article .com.au,
Daniel Hanna wrote:

In m Shiva wrote:
If you mulch, what do you use and what do you like/dislike about it?

Shiva, I still use lucerne (alfalfa) hay. The roses adore it and they
spring up basal growths from everywhere. I like the light colour too.
Weed suppression is moderately good so long as you apply a thick layer.

ew ee, the smell when it gets wet....But it's a great winter mulch. I
put it on my veggie garden over the winter, and the soil is fabulous
this year.