What kinds of organic mulches do buyers want?

Article Abstract:

The saleability of two new mulch products manufactured from recycled paper was tested through a survey that was designed to compare the aesthetic value of the new mulches against three traditional mulches. Mulch material developed from recycled paper is often grayish in color and is believed to be not aesthetically or traditionally pleasing for use as a landscape mulch. Results showed that a large majority of the respondents used mulch primarily for aesthetic reasons and, secondarily, for its soil moisture retention capability. Pine bark, as well as crumble mulches from recycled paper, were named as the two types of mulches that were most likely to be bought.

Surveys

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Using organic residuals on highly erodible soil

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Application of organic residuals on areas having loamy sand surface, low organic matter content, weak soil structure and acid subsoil is helpful in the conservation of soil moisture, weed control and increase in the cotton yield. Newspaper, cotton gin trash, yard trimmings and woodchip were used as residual cover in an experiment conducted during 1993 to 1995, at Tennessee Valley Substation, Alabama. Poultry litter can be used as a source of nitrogen. A fall cover using these organic residue results in reduced winter broadleaf weed population and increased cotton yield.

Environmental aspects, Observations, Remodeling and renovation, Tennessee, Humus, Crop yields, Soil moisture

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Recycling newsprint in agriculture

Article Abstract:

Cellulose materials such as newspapers proved effective in improving soil properties. Ground newsprint and broiler litter mixed in soil caused an increase in cotton yield compared to using broiler litter only, which in itself is a valuable source of soil nutrients. Aside from increasing production, newsprint can also be used as surface mulches to protect soil surfaces and reduce soil erosion and water loss. In addition, the decay of these mulching materials will render the soil highly fertile.

Methods, Evaluation, Waste management, Organic wastes, Newsprint, Organic fertilizers, Organic wastes as fertilizer

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