Are you looking to grow a lush, healthy, and happy garden this spring and summer? Consider taking an all-natural approach by using mulch! Mulch plays a significant role in promoting the growth of healthier plants and the ability to fight off pests and other problems.
In this blog, we have outlined the top three benefits of using mulch in your gardens.
1. Nutrients
Mulch comes in different varieties, but it usually consists of various decomposing organic and non-organic materials. Some of these materials include chopped leaves, straw, grass clippings, compost, wood chips, and bark shreds. Combining these ingredients provides your garden with more nutrients, which helps to strengthen plants and encourage the best overall health. Mulch, as it decays, will also help to improve the PH level of your garden’s soil.
2. Weed and Moisture Control
Mulch will behave like a barrier that will stop weeds in their tracks. This happens by stunting their growth, minimizing their impact on your garden, and limiting how much sunlight they can get.
Mulch also helps the soil absorb more water, reduces the effects of evaporation, and assists with retaining moisture in your garden. By mulching your garden, you limit the sun’s direct access to the soil, allowing the soil to hold onto moisture longer.
3. Protection from Erosion
Mulch has many layers of different organic materials which helps to also protect against soil erosion. By breaking the fall of rainwater and acting as a barrier, it keeps your garden protected from soil-related erosion issues, and it is also less threatened when it pours.
