I lay a few relatively fresh, long, brown-seaweed leaves to cover the mix and then add about 2-3 inches of "Decorative Groundcover Bark" from HD. About $4/bag. Really helps with moisture control and temp regulation. I grow in containers.
The local stuff is comprised mostly of peppercorn (Pirul), eucalyptus, and palm tree chips. Gonna try 'em on a few pots and see how it goes.
Experimenting with hay too.
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