LIVING MULCH
Sophie Thomson
Mulch reduces water use, helps regulate soil temperature and reduces weed
competition. It can be done using plants, referred to as ‘living mulch.’
To grow a living mulch, use dense groundcover plants and plant them slightly closer
together than normal so they grow into each other.
For her living mulch, Sophie used Black Wormwood (Artemisia genipi) and the
slightly taller Creeping Boobialla (Myoporum parvifolium).
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Select plants that are suited to your local growing conditions.
You can use herbs like thyme as living mulch.
Make sure that the plants you select are not considered a weed in your area
and keep an eye on it to make sure it’s not growing where you don’t want it!
Living mulch can be a great alternative to regular mulch and can add interest to a
garden.
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information is required, please contact your local nursery or garden centre.
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