Hi all,
I am in Orlando, zone 9B. I'm creating a new garden that will be full-sun to about 3pm. I'm going to plant it with a pre-packaged summer flower seed mix to create a "meadow" garden. I'd like to mulch it but I don't want to suppress the tiny germinating plants or make it difficult for them to spread. I thought about peat moss but have been told it will make the soil very acidic. I've seen pine straw used as a mulch & am open to that. Does anyone have a suggestion for a light something to use as a mulch that will help keep the moisture in, weeds down & look somewhat attractive? My new garden faces the street so a neat-looking garden would be a real plus. Thanks to everyone for your help. Also, this is my 1st foray into an entire garden from seed like this. Any input would be so appreciated. Thanks so much! Sincerely, Lauree