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Winter Protection of Newly Transplanted Stock. A neces-sary feature in caring for newly transplanted plants, especially thoseset in the fall, is to apply a suitable mulch for winter protection. Thisapplies to all kinds of transplanted material. A mulch, in heavierclayey soils, reduces the possible injury caused by changes of tempera-ture and consequent heaving of the plants. A proper mulch of freshstable litter, applied three to six inches in depth, keeps the soil at aneven temperature and prevents extreme freezing conditions from injuring the roots. A mulch which is largely straw may provide arefuge for rabbits, rats, and mice which frequently girdle plants duringthe winter months. |
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