tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post114985694542212902..comments2023-06-10T02:20:31.524-05:00Comments on NativeRave || Blog of NativeDave.com: URGENT: Mandatory watering restrictionsAbout NATIVEDAVE.COM!http://www.blogger.com/profile/11678559410932531488noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-87867345927434914062006-12-28T12:09:00.000-06:002006-12-28T12:09:00.000-06:00Oh, yes, I forgot to answer the last post from 'an...Oh, yes, I forgot to answer the last post from 'anonymous'. Yes, we used pine straw mulch when we managed a native plant nursery in Florida. Works terrific there, especially on the coast as the 'soil' is mostly nutrient-deficient white sand. Everytime I see pine straw mulch I take a mental voyage back to the beach...*sigh* Thanks for your comments, one and all! Happy New Year; here's to About NATIVEDAVE.COM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678559410932531488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-82703861691699052902006-12-28T12:05:00.000-06:002006-12-28T12:05:00.000-06:00Wow, who knew a post on something like mulch would...Wow, who knew a post on something like mulch would be so controversial and evoke so much emotion?<br /><br />It appears everyone has her own opinion about what is the best mulch material and why. Some favor cedar, some pine straw, some prefer reused rubber shavings. Our preference is fine shredded hardwood mulch for a variety of reasons, which I've explained in previous posts. We recommend About NATIVEDAVE.COM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678559410932531488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-37337649415486287342006-12-27T22:16:00.000-06:002006-12-27T22:16:00.000-06:00Have you ever tried pine straw?Being a native Flor...Have you ever tried pine straw?Being a native Floridian, the mulch of choice for me is pine straw. I love the look of Pine Straw in my beds. It adds a deep reddish color especially after watering or rain. Plus, I have found that compared to hardwood mulches, the pine straw does a better job at weed prevention. It also does not crust over like hardwood mulch thereby improving soil moisture Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-1150326012512300232006-06-14T18:00:00.000-05:002006-06-14T18:00:00.000-05:00So what's so magic in hardwood that makes it break...So what's so magic in hardwood that makes it breakdown? <BR/><BR/>From what I've read in the metroplex, CEDAR breaks down the fastest and therefore is a good choice. Plus it reduces insects. <BR/><BR/>I don't get how hardwood can be piled on top of but Cedar has to be removed periodically. <BR/><BR/>Obviously, pine bark nuggets are dumb b/c they float and are out of place in the metroplex. <Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-1150314801142221372006-06-14T14:53:00.000-05:002006-06-14T14:53:00.000-05:00my 2 cents- the reason hardwood is the best choice...my 2 cents- the reason hardwood is the best choice for most people is because it does not have to be removed before new mulch is added. the oils and saps in cedar, cypress, and pine mulch keeps it from breaking down. it is my experience that homeowners will just put new mulch on top of old most of the time, which eventually prevents water, air and amendments from penetrating the mulch to get to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-1149876381747753702006-06-09T13:06:00.000-05:002006-06-09T13:06:00.000-05:00I'm glad this post has sparked debate. This is th...I'm glad this post has sparked debate. This is the only way we learn and grow as gardeners -- by sharing information and opinions. And it pleases me immensely that people are reading and commenting on the blog.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous, thank you for taking time to post your thoughts on mulch. We hope you will continue to read and comment, as you feel so compelled. Ben, thanks for your continued About NATIVEDAVE.COM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678559410932531488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-1149875657252978562006-06-09T12:54:00.000-05:002006-06-09T12:54:00.000-05:00DUDE someone was harsh. But once again David and C...DUDE someone was harsh. But once again David and Christy are calm and cool in their response. I'll admit I like cedar mulch as well as hardwood mulch.<BR/><BR/>However, being without a truck for hauling I"m stuck with buying it by the bag. No one sells fine shredded hardwood by the bag. So, I'm stuck buying bagged cedar or hardwood. A 3 cu ft of cedar used to be the best priced option for $Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-1149869852216865082006-06-09T11:17:00.000-05:002006-06-09T11:17:00.000-05:00Not exactly "down" on cedar mulch. Based on years...Not exactly "down" on cedar mulch. Based on years of experience and experimentation with a variety of products, we prefer fine shredded hardwood mulch because a) it breaks down rather quickly, creating biomass and b) the product we use is created from local woody materials. We agree with you about the best mulch being recycled plant material collected onsite. Therefore, cedar mulch might be About NATIVEDAVE.COM!https://www.blogger.com/profile/11678559410932531488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28551188.post-1149867377055414282006-06-09T10:36:00.000-05:002006-06-09T10:36:00.000-05:00WHY ARE YOU GUYS SO DOWN ON CEDAR MULCH????? Is ...WHY ARE YOU GUYS SO DOWN ON CEDAR MULCH????? Is it because it's hard to find native local cedar in the DFW area??<BR/><BR/>My thoughts on mulch are. <BR/><BR/>The best mulch for any site anywhere is recycled plant material (leaves, twigs, spent plants, buds, bark, flowers and other plant debris) that grew on your property. That's the natural way it is done in the forest and on the prairie. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com