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Sheet Mulching

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Carolyn Rosenthal Says:

Aug 25th, 2011 at 3:58 pm

I have ferns which I want to get rid of growing underneath a rhododendren, and I’m wondering if this technique (sheet mulching) would do the job.

Charlotte from Peaceful Valley Says:

Aug 30th, 2011 at 11:49 am

Carolyn, It should work. Cut down the ferns and leave them in place, then follow the sheet mulching steps. Leave a 6 inch area around the base of the rhododendron free from sheet mulching. As you know, rhododendrons are shallow-rooted, so be sure to water the plant well before you sheet mulch, then soak the sheet mulch, and continue to water it as you would the rhododendron. Sheet mulching will work by depriving the ferns of light, not water.