You’re probably planning out your garden and beautifying your flower beds now that the warm weather is here. One of the best ways to protect your plants is with a beautiful coat of mulch. Landscapers sprinkle this addition to lawns and garden beds to make them more attractive. However, mulch also makes your garden maintenance easier—learn how below.

4 Reasons Landscapers Recommend Mulch

1. Suppress Weed Growth

Weeds not only take time or powerful chemicals to eradicate, but they also compete with your plants for water and nutrients. Just a few inches of mulch will keep weed seedlings from getting enough sunlight to thrive. Weeds that do make it through the mulch will be easy to spot and pull.

2. Increase Curb Appeal

A fresh layer of mulch creates a uniform appearance in all of your garden beds, which is beneficial whether you’re trying to sell your home or just want to impress the neighbors. It also comes in a wide range of colors to coordinate with any exterior color. Landscapers will recommend red, brown, and black, depending on which one best suits your home.

3. Retain Moisture

During droughts throughout the summer, your plants may need frequent watering to keep them from wilting. Mulch aids in this cause, as the wood fibers will absorb and slowly release water. It also keeps the sun’s rays away from plants’ roots, which are most vulnerable to evaporation.

4. Nurture the Soil

A nice feature of mulch is that it never has to be removed. Because the product is made from wood, it’s fully biodegradable. As the mulch composts into the soil, it enriches its quality. Your future gardening will benefit from mulching year after year.

If you’re ready to take your lawn and garden bed care to the next level, contact the professional landscapers at Pepper’s Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. For over 30 years, they’ve offered landscape design, installation, and maintenance throughout Fairfield County, CT. For a free estimate, call (203) 377-1596. You can also visit their website to learn more about their lawn care services.