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Why you might regret using mulch glue
Bird foraging in mulch aerates soil and adds nutrients; glue stops this natural process
Mulch glue is a water-based polymer spray that keeps mulch from being disturbed by birds. But bird foraging naturally aerates soil and adds nutrients through droppings.
The glue persists for years and may degrade into plastic particles that enter waterways. Research is limited, but concerns exist it could harm worms and other soil creatures.
Why it mattersBefore you glue down your mulch for neatness, consider the cost to your soil's living ecosystem.
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