Comments on: 5 Ways Organic Mulch Helps Your Vegetable Garden

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Sat, 23 Dec 2023 13:41:09 +0000

In reply to Sage. Sage, I'm thrilled to hear that you found the tips helpful! Best of luck with your raised beds project this spring.

By: Sage

Sage — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 20:10:39 +0000

I’m planning on making raised beds for my garden this spring, so this post will be very helpful! I’m excited to try these tips out.

By: ©Rachel Arsenault

©Rachel Arsenault — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 16:08:25 +0000

In reply to Leah. Leah, This is just what you want to see. The fungi and mushrooms are all part of the decomposition process that will feed that help create healthy soil. You can add another layer of straw on top to keep the moisture in, but there is no need to turn it under. The worms and other microorganisms in your soil will break down the organic matter and convert it into nutrient-rich humus over time.

By: Leah

Leah — Sun, 19 Jun 2022 14:06:21 +0000

My straw mulch started growing all linds of mushrooms and fungi as it decomposed. It also seemed to stay wet longer. Should I turn it under? Add another layer? Ignore the fungi?

In reply to Rex Jones. Rex, We had some trees taken down last year and asked to keep the ground up wood chips. I am experimenting with it as a mulch in the garden this year and really like how well it holds in moisture.