Mulch

Mulching provides several benefits to your garden. It retains moisture, blocks weeds, provides nutrients, keeps the soil cool during hot months, and protects plants from frost. Moreover, applying mulch can add aesthetic value to your landscape. But when you’re choosing mulch for your garden, you might be wondering about which type to use. Since there …

Mulch is any material added to the soil to enrich it and help it thrive, but is it good for gardens? What benefits does it have to offer? The answer is yes! Applying the right type of mulch can benefit your garden and vegetation by controlling weed growth, maintaining moisture, and more. This article provides …

Mulch dye is an excellent resolution if you want to skip the effort, time, and money you’ll otherwise spend on securing new organic mulch. However, not all dyed mulches are healthy for the fertility of your plants. That’s why you should research before landing on the dye you’ll use for your mulch. If you’re having …

Mulch is an integral part of most gardens today because of the endless benefits it can provide. However, many gardeners still have unanswered questions about mulching. One of these questions is: “Can you use wood chips for mulch?” The answer is yes. You can use wood chips for mulch. Still, there are several benefits and …

During spring and autumn, gardeners cover their yards with mulch to help protect their plants from weeds, dehydration during summer, and frost burns during winter. Besides protecting your plants, mulch is also used to make your garden borders clean and organized. Mulch comes in many types to serve different purposes. So where can you buy …

Every year, when the snow begins to melt, and the little plants start to sprout, gardeners know it’s time to mulch. Since mulch is mainly composed of scraps from your kitchen or garden, many people prefer to make their own instead of buying it. But what happens when you end up with too much mulch? …

For centuries, mulch has been regarded as a gardener’s best friend. It does practically everything to support the growth and health of plants. It retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and enriches the soil with organic matter, among others. However, discussions about its potential danger to humans are rarely brought up in conversation. I aim to change …

Mulch is a favorite among gardeners of all experience levels. It’s a widely recognized resource that not only enhances plant growth but also improves soil health and moisture retention. As a long-time gardener, mulch has been an ever-present companion in my gardening routine. Its versatility and reliability allow me to focus more on the joy …

There’s nothing better than seeing your plants bloom with beautiful flowers and giving you some tasty organic fruits! However, the most beautiful plants typically grow with the help of mulch, and that’s not always easy to fetch and incurs some costs. If you find pine cones around your yard, you’re bound to think, “Do pine …

When the leaves start dropping and the wind starts blowing, you know the fall is coming close—a preliminary warning that winter is following close behind and that prepping your garden before the cold hits is in order. You’ll want to remove pest-ridden plants, kill weeds, and change the watering schedule to suit the lower temperatures. …