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Flower Beds #749468

Asked May 12, 2021, 12:21 PM EDT

Our residential beds just have shrubs. I want to turn them and mulch them with cedar mulch. My wife says it's important to buy and add garden soil before mulch to replenish the soil. Is that important?

Harris County Texas

Expert Response

Instead of garden soil, add a 3" layer of compost and work it into the bed. It will help with nutrients and improve soil structure.

Thanks for the question.

Paul Winski Replied May 12, 2021, 12:28 PM EDT
Thanks. My soil people(cowboytopsoil.com) have these choices. Which would you
pick:

.Humus Compost
• Rice Hull Compost
• Compost Mix
• Mushroom Manure Compost

Thanks again, Alfred

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The Question Asker Replied May 12, 2021, 12:45 PM EDT

Either the compost mix or the humus compost.

Thanks

Paul Winski Replied May 12, 2021, 2:05 PM EDT

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