| 41. | Mulching is also helpful because it keeps the soil moister and young plants need water.
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| 42. | Mulching keeps the moisture in the ground,
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| 43. | And mulching cuts down on water consumption.
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| 44. | Mulching mowers chop the grass into small pieces and deposit it back on the lawn.
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| 45. | Plantings in the water do not need mulching and tend to grow quicker than others.
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| 46. | Contrary to what many gardeners suppose, winter mulching is not done to keep plants warm.
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| 47. | Mulching vacs are essentially power blowers with impellers ( blades ) that can chew up debris.
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| 48. | But winter mulching is optional if your garden is more than a couple of years old.
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| 49. | Small, pear-shaped leaves blanket the lawn, resistant to either raking or mulching.
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| 50. | The mountain of October will have become a few inches of good compost for summer mulching.
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