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Managing Mulch and Compost

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CHAPTER 1 SCOPE OF MULCHING
What is mulching?
Why is mulch used?
Types of mulches
Mulch, soil conditioner or fertiliser – what is the difference?
Selection of mulch
General rules
Mulching materials
Plastic mulch

CHAPTER 2 THE PROCESS OF DECOMPOSITION
Some precautions when using mulch
Organic mulches
Decomposition rate
How mulch decomposes
Undecomposed mulch

CHAPTER 3 TECHNIQUES
How to lay mulch
Sheetmulching
Hydromulching
Living mulch

CHAPTER 4 MULCH ECOLOGY
Effects of mulching materials on soil health and crop production
Mulching and climate change

CHAPTER 5 CHARACTERISTICS AND APPLICATIONS
Characteristics of organic mulches
Characteristics of inorganic mulches
Mulching applications

CHAPTER 6 DIFFERENT MULCHES FOR DIFFERENT PLANTS
Types of mulches
Bacterial vs fungal soils
What mulch to use in different situations

CHAPTER 7 COMPOSTING
Composting
Composting methods
Further reading and study