Replacing mulch with living layers that nourish soil, support wildlife, and gently teach us patience.

What if you could stop mulching—and let plants do the work instead?

In this episode, we explore “living mulch” with native groundcovers and layered plantings that support soil, wildlife, and a self-sustaining garden. Along the way: spring planting timing, a client story, and a gentle reminder—plants sleep, creep, then leap.

🌱 Related Episodes

If you’d like to dig a little deeper, these earlier episodes pair beautifully with today’s conversation:

·         Ep 247: Leaf Mold, Mulch, and the Lesson of Letting Go 

·         Ep 206: Soil Temperatures and Sowing Seeds 

·         Ep 121: Admiration for Ants & Safe Remedies 

·         Ep 31: Comedy of Crickets, Mayapple of My Eye 

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 Mary Stone
Columnist & Garden Designer

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