• Gardening Expert Nick Federoff Recommends Agromin Products to Save Water - Thursday, October 2, 2008 at 9:28 AM

  • Gardening expert and radio personality Nick Federoff spoke at the 40th Annual Apartment Association of Southern California trade show on September 25 in Long Beach. The topic was "How to Make $$$ the Water Wise Way." Nick quoted drought concerns by former Secretary of the Interior Gale Norton, cited California Gov. Schwarzenegger's 20 percent water reduction plan, and explained Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa's "Drought Buster" rules and
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    Nick then talked about the products he recommends to conserve water. He highlighted Agromin's bark and mulches. These products help retain water, inhibit weed growth and prevent soil erosion. With Agromin's bark and mulches, gardeners can use less water as their plants, vegetables and flowers can go longer between scheduled waterings.

    Agromin is a proud sponsor of Sustainable Environmental Education (SEE,     www.SeeUsOnline.org) created by Nick. SEE producers a traveling Water Wise landscape display seen at home and remodeling shows throughout Southern California including the 32nd Annual Home Remodeling & Decorating Show at the L.A. Convention Center (October 10 - 12) and at the Orange County Fairgrounds Home Show (October 24-26). Stop by to learn how you can conserve water while maintaining a beautiful lawn and garden.

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  • Gardens Love Organic Mulch - Friday, July 18, 2008 at 10:12 AM

  • Organic mulch offers tremendous advantages when placed around your garden flowers and vegetables. A 2" layer of mulch prevents moisture from evaporating, so less watering is needed. Mulch blocks weed growth and reduces the amount of insects and other pests.

    Mulch acts as an insulator to protect soil from extreme heat or cold so a layer of mulch around your plants is a smart idea year round. Plus, mulch makes an attractive groundcover. Mulch comes in a variety of colors from blond to red to dark brown (depending on the source wood). The size of the materials ranges from 1/4" to 3".

    Organic mulches contain only natural wood materials. Depending on the blend, mulches can include fir, buckwheat hulls, redwood bark, evergreen boughs, hops, ground corncobs, sugar cane and cottonseed hulls. Avoid buying mulch that contains hay, manure and straw. These types might contain weeds.

    Mulches that contain more wood will provide fewer nutrients and decompose slowly. Softer mulches will provide more nutrients but decompose more quickly.

    How to Lay Down Mulch

    1) Apply a 2" to 4" layer of mulch over the planting beds of already established plants. Leave a 5-inch radius around each plant. Do not put mulch over recently planted seeds because it will hinder their growth.

    2) Rake the mulch every so often to expose new mulch.

    3) The mulch will decompose over time. When only a thin layer is left, add more.

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  • Welcome to the Agromin Blog - Monday, June 16, 2008 at 3:24 PM
  • We'd like to introduce you to the Agromin blog. Check it out often for new offers, soil and planting tips, green materials recycling news and updates.

    Agromin unveils its new website this month. We've added new content designed to help gardeners plant healthier gardens, trees and shrubs. We've also devoted a section, "Complete the Circle," on green materials recycling.

    Agromin premium soil products begin with the grass clippings, leaves and other materials you put in your green waste barrels every week. These materials are then cleaned, chopped, composted and blended into a variety of nutrient-rich soil products for your gardens. By depositing your green waste properly, you are doing your part to complete the green recycling circle.

    Please write with your gardening or recycling questions, interests and experiences. We'd love to hear from you and our readers will too.

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