WEDNESDAY, April 10, 2013 â A common virus affecting 79 million Americans, already known to cause cervical and head and neck cancers, may also be linked to lung cancer, according to preliminary research findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Researchâs annual meeting.
Organic mulch is material that is applied to the surface of garden soil to protect plantings and improve soil structure. Mulch is considered organic if it is made of material that was previously living plant matter. Examples of organic mulch include shredded leaves, compost, and crushed corn cobs.
A mulch is usually but not exclusively organic in nature. It may be permanent (e.g. plastic sheeting) or temporary (e.g. bark chips). It may be applied to bare soil, or around existing plants. Mulches of manure or compost will be incorporated naturally into the soil by the activity of worms and other organisms.he effect of mulch upon soil moisture content is complex. Mulch forms a layer between the soil and the atmosphere which prevents sunlight from reaching the soil surface, thus reducing evaporation. However, mulch can also prevent water from reaching the soil by absorbing or blocking water from light rains.