Mulch can reduce garden water use by up to 80% but which mulch is best at saving the most water? In this video I test four mulches to see which traps the most moisture in the soil, which still allow water to be wasted to evaporation and to find the best mulch for you to use in your vegetable patch!

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0:00 - Which Mulch Can Reduce Water Use By 80%?
0:22 - How I'm Going To Test Each Mulch (Experimental Setup)
1:14 - How To Stop Wasting Water In The Garden
2:13 - How Much Water Does Unmulched Soil Retain?
3:06 - Does Compost Work As A Mulch?
3:33 - Can You Use Bark and Wood Chip As A Mulch?
4:05 - Will Hemp Work As A Much?
4:36 - Is Hay or Grass Clippings An Effective Mulch?
5:19 - Why You Should Stop Watering The Surface Of Your Mulch Too

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