With summer approaching, it’s almost time to start planting your garden and flower beds. If you want to protect your plants and minimize the amount of weeding you must do, mulching is a crucial part of your landscaping checklist. Below is more information about mulching and why you should have a professional do it.

Why Should a Professional Mulch Your Flower & Garden Beds?

1. Protect Plants

Mulch doesn’t only create a uniform appearance. It also protects your plants in multiple ways. During dry summer months, a thick layer of mulch can help your plants retain water and protect their root systems from ultraviolet (UV) rays. The mulch also suppresses weed growth, which limits the competition for vital moisture and soil nutrients. Best of all, you never have to remove the mulch. As it breaks down, it enriches the surrounding soil, feeding your plants.

2. Boost Curb Appeal

No matter what type of mulch you choose, it will beautify your home and make it stand out in the neighborhood. Mulching also creates a clear visual delineation between the flower beds and your lawn, making it easier to trim the grass without accidentally crossing into your flower beds. While you can do this yourself, professionals have the equipment and training to lay the proper amount and ensure adequate drainage for your garden.

3. Save Time

If you choose to mulch your flower and garden beds yourself, you either need a truck to haul bulk mulch, or you must buy the pre-bagged variety at a hardware store. In either case, the transport is challenging and will likely require multiple trips. When you hire a landscaping company for mulching, they’ll bring a large amount and apply it more quickly than you could on your own.

Make mulching easy this spring with a call to Arselli’s in Chillicothe, OH. For over 20 years, they have been helping homeowners and businesses create beautiful patios, flower beds, and decks. To schedule a landscaping consultation, call (740) 775-8177. For more information about their services, visit them online.