" wrote in message
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QUESTION: "I have spent waaaay too much money applying redwood bark
and cocoa hulls to my front and backyard landscape and flower beds
only to find that the cool fall weather has caused the bark to mold
and mildew, plus the neighborhood cats are using my landscape as their
litter box. Is there anyway I can save my investment? Please help!" -
Sandy Davis


Try using composted wood chips and leaves. Tree trimmings from a tree
contractor in you area which is 1 year or older would be great.

For information on mulch please visit he
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/M/mulch.html

Two good article on mulch a
http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/RHIZO.html

and

http://www.treedictionary.com/DICT2003/shigo/CHEM.html

--
Sincerely,
John A. Keslick, Jr.
Consulting Arborist
http://home.ccil.org/~treeman
and www.treedictionary.com
Beware of so-called tree experts who do not understand tree biology.
Storms, fires, floods, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions keep reminding us
that we are not the boss.