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If you've decided to start a home garden, it’s essential to add mulch to the beds. Many new gardeners have questions about this material's benefits and purpose. An organic mulching product is necessary for growing healthy plants, as it preserves their roots. If you want to learn more about this beneficial material, the guide below has comprehensive information. 

Common Mulching Questions Answered

Why is adding mulch to garden beds beneficial?

Whether you want to grow flowers or vegetables, adding 1 to 3 inches of mulch over the soil will discourage weeds from growing, which could starve your plants of moisture, sunlight, and needed nutrients. As organic mulching products decompose, the matter improves the soil structure and creates a balanced ecosystem for the microorganisms that aid in plant growth. 

What is mulch made out of?

mulchingThere are several types of mulching materials, including compost, bark, sawdust, shredded leaves, pine needles, and hay. Each one has unique benefits suited to specific goals and plant life. For instance, shredded bark is often used for insulating roots and retaining water. Leaves are applied to lighten heavy clay soil and feed earthworms, which help to improve soil drainage and structure.

How do I apply mulch?

Cover the soil area with a uniform layer of your chosen mulch. Place it around and between plants, but take care to keep it at least an inch away from the stems. Rake it from time to time to keep it from getting packed down and preventing rain from draining into the soil. 

When is the best time to add mulch?

Spring mulching is highly recommended to protect plants against the intense summer heat and sunlight. It might also be necessary to mulch multiple times a year. Gardeners in colder regions add a layer in the fall as well to protect sensitive shrubberies from the colder temperatures.

 


When you need a helping hand mulching or performing other important lawn tasks, turn to the professionals at A to Z Property Maintenance, LLC in Brookfield, CT. Since 1988, they've provided Fairfield County with a range of residential and commercial lawn maintenance and landscape design services. Call (203) 775-9174 for a quote and visit their website to learn more about their services.

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