On Mar 13, 1:56�pm, "zzznot" wrote:
I thought I'd spread some decorative bark on
the ground of the flower beds and between
some bushes, where the adobe soil otherwise
gets cracked and bare. �It's supposed to
hold down weeds and retain moisture. �So,
is there any downside to using it? �Or, is
it just good organic matter anyway?

It's a bit pricey but for smaller areas buckwheat hulls make excellent
mulch.

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