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    Techniques Improving your soil

    Jun 27, 2024 2 minutes

    Cover bare soil with mulch

    Apply mulch to damp soil, ideally after steady rainfall, and it will help to hold the moisture in the soil. Never apply to dry soil. A 6-8cm layer is ideal – anything more is a waste of money and effort – and

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