the virtues of mulch…

yep, it's virtuous.

Cedar mulch is acidic. It can help convert alkaline water (most city water is) into water much nicer to roses, rhodies, evergreens, and most flowers. I've observed that many of the plants that we call weeds actually thrive in city water, and don't like cedar mulch. Pecan hulls, if you're in the South.

I spent my morning (because it's a rare cool day) helping Jane mulch the side of the yard, near the street. The mulch will discourage weeds, protect roots of the junipers...