Mulch Saves Time - Landscape And Garden Mulch
by John Yazo
Mulching your flower beds and vegetables will drastically reduce the weeds in your garden. It will also hold moisture in the ground so you wont have to water as much and is a good preventative measure against plant disease and insect control.
There are many types of mulch. Organic mulches such as straw, leaves, grass clippings and pine needles add nutrients back into the soil as they decompose. The decomposition of mulches encourage earthworm activity. Organic mulches are a excellent choice and you will benefit in allot of different ways.
There are some factors that should be considered before choosing a mulch for your garden or landscaping needs. Is it only being applied for decorative purposes only, will it effect the soil ph level as it decomposes, will it compact to tightly after over wintering for spring plants to emerge, is it a suitable insulation from keeping the summer heat from drying out the soil or will it protect plants from freezing in the winter months.
Compost is another mulch that you can use. It will retain water and add nutrients to the soil for your plants at the same time. Compost will also help to improve the soil structure by adding organic matter to the soil and by creating an environment for useful and beneficial life forms to thrive in the soil.
Mulching
is a cost effective way to control
weeds. It isn't harmful to you or
the environment like chemical herbicides are.
Mulching properly will benefit your garden and plants.
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