"Tiger303" wrote in message
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ok so this weekend i redid my front border which was an overgrown mess.
took out all the invasive plants like mint etc, and just replanted the
shrubs i liked, honeysuckle, hebe's, hydrangea, hardy gernaniums,
azealas, rhodies, and a few other things i don't even know the name
off.

soil was very poor, and didnt have time to double dig so just added
compost to planting holes. also planted about 300 various bulbs in
spaces.

what is best mulch to use to improve growing conditions and should i do
now or wait till spring?

thanks 4 your help

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Tiger303

Mulch with whatever you've got. Compost, well-rotted manure, leaf-mould etc.
Bark or coco shells can be used but reduce moisture loss, rather than add
nutrients.

I'd do it now as it's going to be easier to apply. In the spring you'll have
to be careful not to break the new growth of the bulbs. Put up-turned flower
pots over the smaller plants to protect them from damage while applying the
mulch.

HTH

Nick
http://www.ukgardening.co.uk