Pine Straw Mulch Depth Modulates Soil Conditions

IF 1 4区农林科学 Q3 HORTICULTURE

Horttechnology Pub Date : 2023-10-01 DOI:10.21273/horttech05272-23

Damon E. Abdi, Jeb S. Fields, Jeffrey Beasley

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Abstract

Mulching landscape beds is a common task for landscapers seeking to affect soil conditions and reduce weed pressure. This study investigated the effects of three pine ( Pinus sp.) straw mulch depths (5, 10, and 15 cm) on soil moisture/temperature modulation during late winter/spring. No differences in soil volumetric water content were observed; however, increasing mulch depth to ≥10 cm decreased fluctuations in temperature. This research provides a better understanding of the effect of mulch depth and potential environmental benefits so that landscape contractors can determine cost-benefits of mulching applications.

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松木秸秆覆盖深度调节土壤条件

覆盖景观床是园艺师寻求影响土壤条件和减少杂草压力的常见任务。研究了3种松(Pinus sp.)秸秆覆盖深度(5、10和15 cm)对冬末春末土壤水分/温度调节的影响。土壤体积含水量无显著差异;然而，增加覆盖深度至≥10 cm可降低温度波动。这项研究提供了更好地了解覆盖深度的影响和潜在的环境效益，以便景观承包商可以确定覆盖应用的成本效益。

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Horttechnology 农林科学-园艺

CiteScore

2.30

自引率

10.00%

发文量

审稿时长

3 months

期刊介绍： HortTechnology serves as the primary outreach publication of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Its mission is to provide science-based information to professional horticulturists, practitioners, and educators; promote and encourage an interchange of ideas among scientists, educators, and professionals working in horticulture; and provide an opportunity for peer review of practical horticultural information.