I prepped some of my garden beds today, and I'm glad I didn't let my fear of slugs stop me from mulching; the soil looks happier already :)
I think the mulch will break down better this year than last because I was able to shred the leaves smaller with my mower, and the added alfalfa pellets and coffee grounds should help balance it better. Is there such a thing as too much mulch? I was thinking 4"-6" of the leaves/pellets/coffee mixture above the soil, then 1-2" of marsh hay.
Already I can tell that my clay soil has improved since last year with the mulching I did previously. yay for organic material!
I wish I could have chickens, but I'm not sure our landlord would allow it.
I'm wondering where I could go looking for toads to put into the garden to eat the slugs
the fencing around the outside is too small to let them in.
