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dyzzypyxxy said:I couldn't stand all that empty mulched space for a day . . . would fill it up with shrubs, trees and perennials in a heartbeat.

LOL!!! The 'empty space' is the melon patch, it will be covered in short order with watermelon, honeydew, nutmeg & Persian melons.

A 3-4" layer of mulch not only keeps the weeding to a minimum, but helps in providing a very even moisture level that is essential for production of both the vegetables & the melons (no splitting).