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May 5, 2026
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Houseworks: Why garden mulching matters
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Houseworks: Why garden mulching matters
An essential part of how a good garden works
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By Steve Maxwell
Published May 05, 2026
Last updated May 05, 2026
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One of several heavily mulched perennial gardens at Maxwell’s house. Maintaining deep layers of mulch cuts weeding by at least 95 per cent. PHOTO BY STEVE MAXWELL
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After 35-plus years of flower gardening, I’ve found that mulch is one of the mos…
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