Mulching season is here!

What Is Mulch?

Mulch is any material spread over the soil surface to protect, enrich, and insulate the soil. It can be organic (like bark, wood chips, straw, leaves, compost) or inorganic (like rubber, gravel, or landscape fabric).

Benefits of Mulching

Mulching offers a wide range of advantages for both your plants and soil:

• Moisture Retention: Mulch slows evaporation, helping the soil retain moisture longer—especially important during hot, dry months.

• Weed Suppression: A thick layer of mulch blocks sunlight, reducing the germination and growth of weeds.

• Temperature Regulation: It insulates plant roots from extreme temperatures—keeping them cooler in summer and warmer in winter.

• Soil Enrichment: Organic mulch breaks down over time, adding nutrients and improving soil structure.

• Erosion Control: It helps prevent soil erosion from wind and water.

• Aesthetic Appeal: A neat layer of mulch gives beds and tree pits a clean, well-maintained look.

  Mulching is a simple, affordable way to promote plant health and create a more resilient garden. Whether you're sprucing up garden beds or protecting your trees, a well-applied layer of mulch can work wonders. Just remember: mulch wisely, not excessively, and your garden will thank you year-round.