"JennyC" wrote in message
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"Lucy" wrote in message
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I underlaid a large Pyracantha with bark with the idea that fallen
dead
leaves would not show up as much as with gravel. It is working up to
a
point, but the blackbirds are throwing it all over the adjacent
paving as
they search for insects. As they start at dawn and continue on and
off
until dusk, it is hard to keep up with them. Does anyone know of a
way of
stabilising the bark?
Lucy

No :~(

Keep a rake or broom handy and sweep up every day :~)
Jenny

I do - but I am getting tired of it!