tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post8136044288091421798..comments2024-03-17T20:56:22.962-04:00Comments on Hoe and Shovel: A Gift of MulchMeemshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-5609705045293039812009-08-15T23:26:52.918-04:002009-08-15T23:26:52.918-04:00Thank you all for stopping by and taking a moment ...Thank you all for stopping by and taking a moment to leave a comment. Mulching a garden is an essential element in succesful gardening in my experience. Sometimes the simplest maintenance techniques can save us so much trouble in the long run. Mulch is one of those must-have elements in the garden.<br /><br />It wasn't that difficult to manage all this mulch. I just hauled a few loads each Meemshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341998120938921741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-16145818051042851662009-08-15T14:22:30.790-04:002009-08-15T14:22:30.790-04:00what a great blessing to get that much mulch and s...what a great blessing to get that much mulch and such great timing. you can still say you haven't had to buy mulch for years...i wish that were true here. i am always in need of more mulch. i have never liked cypress mulch either. love the fact your caladiums have already sprouted up in your new patch of garden. i am sure it adds to the enjoyablity of driving up at the house. can't marmeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622899170079254810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-31049735575185743942009-08-15T01:35:23.869-04:002009-08-15T01:35:23.869-04:00I am glad you didn't have to buy any mulch it ...I am glad you didn't have to buy any mulch it can get expensive. I can't wait to see pictures of the new front bed.<br /><br />JakeJakehttp://nefp.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-37049115733513917802009-08-14T19:12:02.027-04:002009-08-14T19:12:02.027-04:00Lucky!!!! What a stroke of luck to get all that &q...Lucky!!!! What a stroke of luck to get all that "free" mulch at just the right time. Mulch is not cheap and you're right, oh so necessary.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01106128705768954876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-25823434694722407502009-08-14T12:45:02.434-04:002009-08-14T12:45:02.434-04:00That is a wonderful gift! I just priced having it...That is a wonderful gift! I just priced having it delivered....the savings will mean even more natives and caladiums for Hoe and Shovel!<br /><br />gailGailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16194325535496408116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53567385408720331212009-08-14T08:51:55.482-04:002009-08-14T08:51:55.482-04:00Good gracious that's a lot of mulch! Don't...Good gracious that's a lot of mulch! Don't wear yourself out.--RandyRandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03840964031964028578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-67008957399164009602009-08-14T07:25:21.575-04:002009-08-14T07:25:21.575-04:00Once again, you tell a complete and sincere story ...Once again, you tell a complete and sincere story with images and text better than the pros. I'm telling you, you need to get paid for this wisdom and flare of presentation. Mulch makes the difference between success and failure and the sooner folks learn that the happier they will be. Thank you for stating it so well.Rick Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417944532077184689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-68843075307078187562009-08-14T00:00:01.162-04:002009-08-14T00:00:01.162-04:00I did wonder about the termites. Do you have any p...I did wonder about the termites. Do you have any problems with a termite invasion anytime you mulch?<br />That's a lot of mulch, by the way. I cant imagine my trying to move even a fraction of that! You must be really fit. Weight-traing Garden-style ? ;)Sunita Mohan https://www.blogger.com/profile/16395671437601246093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-89288613525639491352009-08-13T20:49:40.750-04:002009-08-13T20:49:40.750-04:00You are so lucky to have a "gift" like t...You are so lucky to have a "gift" like that. I need to check out what other types of mulch that I can get. For now I had to use cypress mulch but not near the house. I don't need any bugs.<br />When I mowed I used the cut grass clippings as mulch. It worked fine & helped the soil by it feeding the soil. As I can no longer mow {hate it} I have to depend on Young'un & he Lolanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-53043305241642898602009-08-13T20:11:19.375-04:002009-08-13T20:11:19.375-04:00I always think of 1 Peter 4:8 when I think of mulc...I always think of 1 Peter 4:8 when I think of mulch. Like love, it covers a multitude of sins!Island Riderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04338707720934732800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-51653986722147086122009-08-13T16:37:35.518-04:002009-08-13T16:37:35.518-04:00Tremendous Meems.... Getting that much free oak m...Tremendous Meems.... Getting that much free oak mulch is totally awesome. Can't wait to see the front yard when it is finished. You have been busy, haven't you???? WOW!!!!!<br /><br />And yes---I love your Calcdiums. They are some of the prettiest colors in the garden. Wish I could get them to grow here. They probably would grow--but wouldn't come back next year.<br /><br />Betsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-39194639424051236232009-08-13T14:49:06.666-04:002009-08-13T14:49:06.666-04:00You were ceratinly blessed Meems. I wish someone w...You were ceratinly blessed Meems. I wish someone would bless me with a load of mulch.Lisa at Greenbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-63725474417230637222009-08-13T13:59:58.220-04:002009-08-13T13:59:58.220-04:00It is one big job Meems! Yes of course..caladiums ...It is one big job Meems! Yes of course..caladiums are a most. I was wondering why you don't like cedar mulch? We just had some oak branches trimmed, but alas they hauled it away. I hope to post a picture of the Miss Muffets tomorrow..I am thinking of you and all of your hard work.<br /><br />XOSueAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-46590809723586302802009-08-13T13:54:58.949-04:002009-08-13T13:54:58.949-04:00Now that is being in the right place at the right ...Now that is being in the right place at the right time! Lucky you to get that mulch. That would cost me a small fortune down here. Yep my garden could do with a good mulching. Your front lawn project looks fantastic. I love the calladiums you inserted. It looks like a professional job. Would you like to come down and work on another project? LOL Say hello to Marie.<br /><br />hugs to you my islandgal246https://www.blogger.com/profile/09139072456332225087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3160717311376074400.post-10608406544240382322009-08-13T13:30:55.004-04:002009-08-13T13:30:55.004-04:00How -- that's a big load of mulch...you were s...How -- that's a big load of mulch...you were so lucky to score that for your new bed. Can't wait to see it all finished. It's too hot here to do much of anything right now, but I have plans brewing in my head. And I've been thinking of your blog as I try to plan a re-do around the pool area since we have similar climates and plants.Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08681758051433522246noreply@blogger.com