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| van Donk, Simon J.; Lindgren, Dale T.; Schaaf, Daniel M.; Petersen, J.L.; Tarkalson, D.D.. |
| Wood chip mulches are used in landscapes to reduce soil water evaporation and competition from weeds. A study was conducted over a three-year period to determine soil water content at various depths under four wood chip mulch treatments and to evaluate the effects of wood chip thickness on growth of 'Husker Red' Penstemon digitalis Nutt. plants. The effects of four wood chip thicknesses (depth of application: 0, 2.5, 5, and 10 cm) on soil water content, weed numbers, soil temperature, and height, width, stalk number, and first flower date of 'Husker Red' Penstemon were investigated. The addition of mulch, at all mulch thicknesses, conserved soil water compared to when no mulch was used. The differences in soil water content likely influenced some of the... |
| Tipo: Article |
Palavras-chave: Soil water (soil moisture); Soil. |
| Ano: 2012 |
URL: http://eprints.nwisrl.ars.usda.gov/1456/1/1421.pdf |
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