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Pine Straw Mulch Depth Modulates Soil Conditions

Published:2023-10 Issue:5 Volume:33 Page:464-466
ISSN:1063-0198
Container-title:HortTechnology
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Author:

Abdi Damon E.¹,Fields Jeb S.¹,Beasley Jeffrey²

Affiliation:

1. Hammond Research Station, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 21549 Old Covington Highway, Hammond, LA 70403, USA

2. School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences, Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, 226 J.C. Miller Hall, Baton Rouge, LA 70803, USA

Abstract

Mulching landscape beds is a common task for landscapers seeking to affect soil conditions and reduce weed pressure. This study investigated the effects of three pine (Pinus sp.) straw mulch depths (5, 10, and 15 cm) on soil moisture/temperature modulation during late winter/spring. No differences in soil volumetric water content were observed; however, increasing mulch depth to ≥10 cm decreased fluctuations in temperature. This research provides a better understanding of the effect of mulch depth and potential environmental benefits so that landscape contractors can determine cost-benefits of mulching applications.

Publisher

American Society for Horticultural Science

Subject

Horticulture

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