Layers, piles, heaps, mounds, more. She captured Organic Gardening readers' attention with her passion for no-work gardening. In this entry from How to Grow Vegetables and Fruits by the Organic Method, Stout addressed readers' FAQs about her approach to gardening. Here are some of her answers. That is all good mulch.
People say so.
Put on a little more lime if your soil is acid. Then they remain mulch just that much longer. Yes, but I prefer a combination of the two, if you can get it. You should start with a good 8 inches of it. Whenever you see a spot that needs it.