i wouldnt use mulch in the soil medium to grow as an additive like perlite does much the same (loosening/aerating).. but as Theeassisin stated, its used to cover the soil so the sun/wind doesnt dry it out quickly.. it gives no/very little nutritional benefits to the actaul plant but i cover the base around my plants with an inch or two of mulch..
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Last edited by chromer; 05-11-2008 at 05:38 PM.
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