While it may seem intuitive to mulch in the springtime, many landscaping professionals practice fall mulching as well. Not only can it refresh your gardens and create a more appealing aesthetic, but it also benefits the soil beneath and prepares your landscape for the harsh winter ahead. Check out the guide below for reasons why you should mulch in autumn.

5 Reasons to Mulch in the Fall

1. Expands the Growing Season

Mulching in the fall gives late root vegetables more time to grow. Plants like beets, turnips, and carrots can even survive light frosts when they have a layer of mulch to keep them warm and covered.

2. Retains Moisture

Adding mulch to a garden in the fall prevents water loss in the winter, which will make your garden lusher when the weather warms up. It also keeps your flower beds from getting muddy, making them easier to navigate in the spring.

3. Controls Weed Growth

Weeds try to put down roots in the fall so that they can sprout up in the spring. Mulching prevents them from doing so and gives you a healthy base to plant spring gardens.

4. Maintains Soil Temperature

Mulch keeps the soil warmer as the weather gets colder, lasting up until freezing temperatures hit. While it doesn’t keep your soil workable all winter long, it provides a layer of insulation that will maintain warmer temperatures and put less stress on plant roots and bulbs.

5. Adds Organic Matter

Mulch is often made from organic matter like leaves, bark, and straw. These natural components release nutrients into the garden soil, providing food for future plants. Earthworms also love it, so they will gravitate to your soil and aerate it, making for a healthier garden.

 

If you’re planning to mulch your yard this fall, reach out to the landscaping experts at Buzz Landscaping Inc. Based in Faulkner, AR, this fully licensed and insured landscaping company has served the community for over 25 years, offering everything from lawn maintenance and demolition to sprinkler systems and mulching services. Give them a call today at (501) 730-4515 for a free consultation or visit their website to learn more about their services.