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The most important thing you can do for your garden is to mulch well. What is Mulch? Mulch is a layer of material (organic or inorganic) that one places on top of bare soil and around plants as a barrier that buffers and therefore protects the soil and plants against damaging elements such as extreme heat and cold, as well as very dry conditions.
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Sometimes, the recently planted trees and plants in our gardens need a little support by staking them properly. Strong winds, newly cultivated soft garden soil, or too much rain making the ground soft, are all reasons for giving plants a bit of extra support. This is especially so for young, thin stemmed saplings, or larger transplanted trees, tall Aloes or other plants that we need to help to grow straight and strong while they are establishing themselves. Here are a few tips on how to successfully stake young trees and other plants in the garden.
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