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Many homeowners use mulch as a vehicle to help their garden and yard flourish. This covering acts as a protective layer that shelters bulbs and roots from the harsh weather outside. Mulch is also helpful for regulating soil temperature and allowing plants to retain moisture. Although mulch provides many benefits to your yard, it must be used correctly to achieve its maximum effect. If you plan to incorporate mulch into your landscape design, it’s crucial to adjust your lawn maintenance routine to promote healthy plants. 

lawn maintenanceAs a general rule, mulch should be replaced twice each year — once before the first cold stretch of the season and another time before the summer heat hits. For western New York residents, this means you should schedule your lawn maintenance in the late autumn months and the last few weeks of spring. Mulch helps with soil regulation, so putting down a fresh layer right before major weather changes will improve the well-being of your plants. Since mulch is thick, water has a difficult time getting through it, so it should not be installed during the early spring when new plants need rainfall for vital nutrients. 

Another lawn maintenance mistake many people make is re-mulching their entire yard at once. It is more beneficial to address small sections at a time so you can place barriers only where needed to keep weeds at bay or lock in moisture. Since water will naturally flow to lower areas in your yard, plants there won’t require the added moisture from mulch. If you’re unsure whether your garden could use a fresh layer of mulch, call your local lawn maintenance experts.

 

If you live in the Batavia, NY, area and are considering re-mulching your yard, work with the team at Scalia’s Landscape. Servicing the community since 1982, these landscape contractors will help you perfect your lawn maintenance routine and guide you toward the design you envision. Visit them online or give them a call at (585) 343-3106 to learn more about their services.

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