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Organic mulch is a useful covering for many planting beds: it helps the soil hold moisture and moderates temperature, then gradually breaks down. The…
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Use coleus when you want color from leaves rather than waiting for flowers. Choose the plant by its mature size and the light available, then keep the soil from drying out for long stretches. Some varieties tolerate more…
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Organic mulch is a useful covering for many planting beds: it helps the soil hold moisture and moderates temperature, then gradually breaks down. The…
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