By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener Mulch is a gardener’s best friend. It conserves soil moisture, protects roots in winter and suppresses growth of weeds – and it looks nicer than bare soil. As it decomposes, mulch improves the texture of the soil and adds valuable nutrients. All that being said, can you grow plants in mulch alone? Read on to learn more. Using Mulch in Place of Soil Most gardeners prefer to plant in soil and spread a few inches of mulch on top of the soil – around the plant but not covering it. As a general rule, most experienced gardeners aren’t crazy about the idea of planting in mulch, or about using mulch in place of soil. If you want to experiment with mulch gardening, it may be worth a try, but start small in case the experiment doesn’t work. You may be able
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