Adding mulch to your landscaping can help improve its aesthetic, cut down on weeds, and retain moisture. But you can’t just dump the mulch on your garden bed and hope for the best. Spread the mulch in a thin layer around the plants, although just how much you should apply depends on a few factors. River Bottom Topsoil in Troy, MO, advises on how to determine the amount of mulch you need to take full advantage of its benefits.

Factors in How Much Mulch Your Plants Need

Moisture

If you live in a dry climate, your plants will enjoy the moisture benefits of mulch. Adding two to four inches of new mulch to your plants will help them absorb water and protect them from drying out in rainless periods.

Current Mulch

Do you already have mulch insulating your landscaping? Don’t just place an additional layer on top. Wait until the old mulch has decomposed before adding more to promote the healthiest bacteria and nutrient mix for the soil.

Mulch Size

How big your mulch pieces are will affect how much mulch you use. Smaller particles should be spread in a pile two to three inches wide, while larger mulch should be thicker, three to four inches. Smaller pieces can clump together into a barrier better than larger ones, which require additional depth to provide the same benefit.

Mulch can help keep your garden healthy without doing much work. Have River Bottom Topsoil make it even easier with regular mulch deliveries to your door. For over 25 years, they have helped Troy, Moscow Mills, Lincoln County, Warren County, Pike County and St. Charles County, MO, with all landscaping needs, from topsoil and mulch delivery to fill dirt and quarry rock application. Call (636) 462-5331 to schedule an appointment for an estimate. Visit their website for more information about their services.