Certain garden supplies are crucial for maintaining a beautiful lawn and garden this growing season. Mulch is one of those must-haves. As you browse the available varieties of mulch, you may not know which ones to use for your home projects. Below, Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center in Clermont County, OH, shares three areas where mulch is beneficial and which kinds to use for the best results.

Improve These 3 Aspects of Your Yard With Mulch

1. Landscaping

Many homeowners increase their curb appeal and home value by creating attractive landscaping around their house and throughout their property. Adding mulch to these areas can mitigate weed growth, increase drought resistance, and improve the look of all your hard work. Stones, pine straw, and shredded or nugget bark are all great options to frame your hostas, lilacs, and other landscaping features.

2. Flower Beds

When selecting garden supplies like mulch for flower beds, it’s important to consider what acidity the plants prefer. Rhododendrons and azaleas, for example, enjoy acidic soils and will thrive in the presence of pine straw. These same flowers won’t thrive around shredded hardwood, as it raises the soil pH levels. You can still use hardwood mulch so long as you fertilize with an acidic product or add sulfur to the soil to make it more hospitable. 

3. Vegetable Garden

When growing food, you’ll need to pay special attention to the type of mulch you add to the soil. It’s best to go with organic options like compost, leaves, pine needles, tree bark, or grass clippings, as these natural options don’t contain dyes or chemicals. As these materials decompose, they will enrich the soil, encouraging the growth of all your favorite veggies.

You can purchase mulch at a garden supplies store or make your own depending on which option you need. Don’t hesitate to talk to a garden center expert about your mulch options to learn which are best for your needs. To speak with the knowledgeable staff at Bethel Feed & Supply Pet & Garden Center, call (513) 734-2246. Visit the website for information on their feed mills, warehouse, and pet and garden center. They offer everything from dog food and large animal feed to garden supplies and wild bird products.