Black Plastic: Not for Trees and Shrubs
August 31, 2010
August 31, 2010
MINNETONKA, Minn., Aug. 31 -- The city of Minnetonka issued the following news release:
How can the well-intentioned mulching of your trees or shrubs lead to their ultimate demise? The answer: black plastic. Installing black landscape plastic under the mulch creates an anaerobic environment that prevents plant roots from getting the oxygen they need to survive. It also prevents mulch and other organic material from breaking down, preventing valuable nutrient cycling critical for p . . .
How can the well-intentioned mulching of your trees or shrubs lead to their ultimate demise? The answer: black plastic. Installing black landscape plastic under the mulch creates an anaerobic environment that prevents plant roots from getting the oxygen they need to survive. It also prevents mulch and other organic material from breaking down, preventing valuable nutrient cycling critical for p . . .