There’s nothing more inviting than a well-maintained landscape. Of all the things you can do to maintain your landscape, mulching is one of the most important.
Mulch makes flowerbeds look clean and uniform; however, it does more than add to the aesthetics. Mulch also helps to retain vital water for your plants, insulates plant roots from extreme temperatures, provides valuable nutrients, and protects plants from damage caused by pests and lawn care equipment.
Yes, mulch certainly plays a big role in the health and beauty of your flower beds; however, before you just start tossing it down haphazardly, you want to make sure you are applying it properly.
Here’s a look at some important tips that will ensure you are getting the most out of mulch.
The Best Time to Lay Mulch
The best time to add mulch to your flowerbeds is when the weather starts turning warm. Adding it while it’s still cold can delay plant growth, as it will insulate the soil. Wait until it’s hot and your plants won’t be able to absorb as many nutrients; plus, they will sustain damage from high temperature and the strong rays of the sun. Furthermore, if you have perennials planted in your flowerbeds, you’ll want to wait until they have started emerging. Applying it beforehand and you could end up burying them and prevent them from growing.
Moisten the Soil
Make sure your soil is moist before applying mulch. Doing so will assist the product in doing one of its most important jobs: water retention.
Weed Before You Apply
Mulch is great for weed control. Make sure you pull out unwanted weeds before you mulch. If you simply cover them, they’ll continue spreading and growing.
Mulch is an important landscaping material. Make sure you are getting the most out of it by laying it at the right time and preparing the area before application.
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