Shredded paper products are fine, but why make unsupported statements about natural wood chips? Both have an important role in management of Guam farming systems. Bark mulch will not acidify the soil around crop plants to a point to cause problems for crop plants. Bark mulch and wood chips are slow to break down and thus you will need to add mulch less frequently. Both materials have a place. It is not either or, it is what is best for the plant and site and landowner/operator.
Shredded paper products are fine, but why make unsupported statements about natural wood chips? Both have an important role in management of Guam farming systems. Bark mulch will not acidify the soil around crop plants to a point to cause problems for crop plants. Bark mulch and wood chips are slow to break down and thus you will need to add mulch less frequently. Both materials have a place. It is not either or, it is what is best for the plant and site and landowner/operator.
jhl96921 6 months ago
I use newspaper for mulch all the time. Bark mulch puts acid in the soil and doesn't decay well.
MondoBeno 11 months ago