Often taken for granted and easy to overlook, mulch may be one of the most effective and hard-working landscaping materials available. Not only can laying it in flower beds and around trees enhance the aesthetic appeal of your business, but it also provides a variety of benefits that can cut costs and improve the health of your plants. Below are a few reasons to invest in mulch this spring.

Why Businesses Should Use Mulch for Their Outdoor Areas

1. Weed Control

As your grass, bushes, and trees start to grow in the spring, so do unwanted weeds, which can push out grass and decorative plants. A layer of mulch blocks sunlight, which can keep their seeds from sprouting in the first place, reducing your landscaping costs and the need for chemical weed killers.

2. Seals in Moisture

Spring rains moisten the soil, creating conditions plants need to grow. Unfortunately, as temperatures rise, much of it evaporates, which means you’ll have to water more often. By locking moisture into the ground, mulch ensures your plants thrive without much additional maintenance.

3. Erosion Control

Water running across your property can erode valuable soil, leech nutrients from the ground, and even damage walkways and patios. Mulch absorbs water better than other landscaping materials, potentially preventing serious erosion from occurring in the first place.

4. Fertilizing the Soil

Most mulches are made of organic material that slowly decomposes, returning essential nutrients to the soil. In the long run, mulch can reduce your reliance on chemical fertilizers and prevent some of the unpleasant side effects these materials can bring.

For over 75 years, businesses throughout the Lincoln, NE, area have turned to LP Stewart and Sons for high-quality mulch, stone, and other landscaping materials. Their knowledgeable team has an in-depth understanding of each of their products and will take the time to help you choose the perfect mulch for your business. Visit their website for more on their landscaping materials, or call (402) 423-5676 to request a quote and place an order.