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Engineer · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

Describe how to care for annuals after they have been planted. Why is it necessary
to prune or pinch annuals?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Why is it important to use mulch on annual beds? What are examples of common
mulches you might use?

What will be an ideal response?

reversalruiz · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Caring for annuals, once planted, is simple and involves supplying regular water,
fertilizing as needed, and controlling insects and diseases. It is necessary to prune or
pinch annuals to shorten the stem and result in a thicker, more attractive plant.

Answer to Question 2

It is important to use mulch on annual beds for several reasons. First, mulch creates the
aesthetics that enhance the annuals planted. It is also a source of organic matter to the
plants, helps to control weeds, conserves moisture, and promotes even ground
temperatures for improved plant growth. Common mulches used in the industry today include hardwood bark, pine bark, cocoa bean hulls, buckwheat hulls, pine needles, wellrotted
sawdust, and leaf mold.