With winter right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about adding mulch to your garden. Mulching can help protect your plants from freezing temperatures, keeping them healthy and strong. Below is a detailed overview of mulching in the wintertime.

How Mulching Protects Plants in the Winter

If you mulch in the wintertime, it will prevent the sun from warming up the ground. If the ground gets too warm, your plants may break dormancy prematurely. When the temperatures get below freezing again, the new growth will die.

Different Mulching Materials

The material you choose for mulching should be insulating, withstand soil compaction, and stay put. Good materials for mulching include bark dust, animal manure, straw, and wood chips; these can be purchased at gardening stores. 

When to Mulch in the Winter

In general, it’s best to add mulch to your garden as soon as the ground starts to freeze but before the first snowfall. If you start mulching too soon, rodents and other pests can inhabit your garden and kill your plants.

How to Mulch in the Winter

How you apply this mulch will depend on the types of plants you have in your garden. For example, it’s a good idea to apply the material with a rake around trees and shrubs. If you have small beds of plants, you should apply the material with your hands. Always wear gloves to protect your hands.

JK Landscape Construction has been providing the residents of Clearwater, MN with quality landscaping and hardscaping services, including mulch and lighting, for more than 10 years and is committed to outstanding customer service. They will oversee your project from start to finish and help improve the aesthetic appeal of your outdoor living space. For more information about their services, call (320) 558-4445 or visit their website.