Yesterday's post on the demise of Timmy O.'s flower beds at the Boys and Girls Club-- planted in earnest good will back on April 24, inspired some fascinating speculation amongst readers.
InfotainMe suggested that Timmy's flowers succumbed to mulchicide, a.k.a. 'death-by-mulching'. I would never have suspected it. But this reader knows a little too much about gardening- either he's a farmer by trade or tends a crop of tomatoes, or string beans, or marijuana in his backyard. Whatever it is, I think he's onto something.
Now, I confess to using the same type of mulch in my yard that (allegedly) suffocated Timmy's flowers: red cedar chips. They are very attractive. But so was Ted Bundy. And Bonnie Parker (played by Faye Dunaway in the 1967 blockbuster, Bonnie and Clyde)
Lethal beauties, those 2.
So let that be a lesson to you: never judge a book by it's cover. Which also goes for ground cover. Remember: the mulch you spread may take a life.
Now that we've established some of us (me) need proper mulching tips, today I'm posting a fascinating educational video called "How to Mulch a Garden"
Do not skip the video, people. If you do here is what you'll miss:
Wasn't that informative? I never knew there were so many different types of mulch. Did you?
Fascinating.
Alright, now let's apply what we learned for a moment to what may have taken the lives of our leafy friends at 123 Jefferson Street.
Think donut, not volcano
I have no doubt I slaughtered a lovely little azalea bush this way.
Well, I've learned something today. Have you?
InfotainMe suggested that Timmy's flowers succumbed to mulchicide, a.k.a. 'death-by-mulching'. I would never have suspected it. But this reader knows a little too much about gardening- either he's a farmer by trade or tends a crop of tomatoes, or string beans, or marijuana in his backyard. Whatever it is, I think he's onto something.
Now, I confess to using the same type of mulch in my yard that (allegedly) suffocated Timmy's flowers: red cedar chips. They are very attractive. But so was Ted Bundy. And Bonnie Parker (played by Faye Dunaway in the 1967 blockbuster, Bonnie and Clyde)
Lethal beauties, those 2.
So let that be a lesson to you: never judge a book by it's cover. Which also goes for ground cover. Remember: the mulch you spread may take a life.
Now that we've established some of us (me) need proper mulching tips, today I'm posting a fascinating educational video called "How to Mulch a Garden"
Do not skip the video, people. If you do here is what you'll miss:
- a Mayonnaise commercial (*only available at the YouTube web site- don't miss it!)
- the host's lip movements are not synced to the audio- fantastic!
- at the 4:00 minute mark (approx), the host identifies the mulching misfire that may have turned the flower bed over at 123 Jefferson into a graveyard
- the mulching-mantra: think donut, not volcano
- a comprehensive guide to mulching an ornamental garden
Wasn't that informative? I never knew there were so many different types of mulch. Did you?
Fascinating.
Alright, now let's apply what we learned for a moment to what may have taken the lives of our leafy friends at 123 Jefferson Street.
Think donut, not volcano I have no doubt I slaughtered a lovely little azalea bush this way.
Well, I've learned something today. Have you?
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