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Mowing your grass and fertilizing at the end of the year are crucial steps for maintaining a healthy lawn, but the importance of regular mulching can’t be overstated. Although many homeowners use mulch to improve the appearance of their properties, putting down mulch actually provides a variety of advantages that can keep your lawn healthy and beautiful all year long. Below are just a few reasons you shouldn’t skip applying mulch to your yard.

5 Key Advantages to Mulching

1. Weed Control

A layer of mulch on the ground absorbs sunlight and moisture, which inhibits the growth of weeds. Not only does this spare you the work of pulling unwanted plants out of your yard, but good mulch can also completely replace commercial chemical weed killers.

2. Keeping the Soil Moist

Plant roots absorb some moisture from the soil, but ultraviolet radiation from the sun also claims its share. Mulch absorbs water, protecting it from the sun and gradually letting it seep back into the soil.

3. Erosion Control

Even the most well-tended yard is subject to erosion, which strips away the nutrient-rich topsoil your grass needs to thrive. In addition to shielding your grass from the sun, it also protects from the wind and rain that cause destructive soil erosion.

4. Replenishing the Soil

mulchingOrganic mulching materials are an excellent fertilizer, slowing decomposing over time and releasing vital nutrients back into the soil. Grass clippings, chipped cocoa bean shells, and hay are all excellent mulches that also improve the long-term fertility of your yard and garden.

5. Enhancing Visual Appeal

Of course, mulching also makes your lawn and garden look great, changing up the color palette and filling in empty spaces. Fresh wood chips are also an effective way to control weeds in garden pathways and spaces between flower beds.

 

If you’re looking for a skilled landscaping professional with the skills to create the perfect outdoor oasis, turn to Steve Hinesley and Co. Inc. They’ve been serving homeowners throughout North Carolina’s Triad area since 1994, offering everything from mulching to complete garden care, with 12-month contracts that guarantee a beautiful yard year-round. Visit their website for more on their services, get more landscaping tips on Twitter, or call (336) 629-3779 or (336) 886-9542 to speak to a professional and request an estimate.

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