Thank you, all of you for such valuable information.
Artificial mulch is definitely out. Real stuff always looks better, anyway.
I will start taking pictures. It is real weedy right now. And pretty sad looking overall.
The next business meeting is Wed. 5/6/15 and l will be taking y'alls info with me. Maybe other people will be interested in ATP
l'm getting excited about this project, l haven't been creating in a garden for nearly 20 years. Here at this home, all my plants are in pots or large tubs.