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A thick covering of weed-free hay, straw or other organic material, or plastic film will help hold moisture in the soil, keep the soil cooler and keep fruits off he ground. Apply mulch around the middle of June after the soil warms up. If you use lawn clippings, make certain they do not contain herbicides.
