Spring is here, and that means it’s time to prepare your landscape and garden for the new year. Along with planning, planting, and fertilizing mulching is an important step to ensure your flora stays lush and healthy in the summer and beyond. Here are a few reasons to invest in mulching. 

Why You Should Mulch in Spring 

1. Weed Prevention

One of the less enjoyable aspects of gardening is weeding. Fortunately, mulch acts as a barrier and minimizes weed growth by blocking sunlight to weeds embedded in the soil. You’ll spend less time pulling weeds, and your plants will not have to fight for resources. 

2. Moisture Retention

Water is essential to a healthy landscape. Particularly in the warm spring and summer; however, it can be difficult for soil to retain moisture, causing plants to struggle to thrive. Mulch locks in moisture and helps plants stay hydrated even on hot summer days. This moisture retention also reduces the need to water as frequently, which is beneficial for the environment and your water bill.

3. Nutritional Enrichment

Mulch is composed of organic materials. These break down and decompose, providing the soil with nutrients. Plants absorb these nutrients and grow healthier and stronger. 

4. Insulation

In the spring, temperatures can still be cold at night, and in some areas, frost may be a threat through April. If frost penetrates the root system, it could kill your young plants and seedlings. During the summer, extreme heat is a similar concern as it could dry out the root system. An inch or two of mulch insulates the soil and protects vulnerable roots from temperature changes. 

 

For professional landscaping services in Augusta County, VA, look no further than Tom’s Yardscape. Based in Augusta County, this landscaping contractor offers everything from mulching and shrub trimming to landscape and garden design. Call (540) 949-8667 to speak with a team member, or visit the website to learn more about all they have to offer.