Mulching is an essential part of gardening that helps keep your plants healthy and productive all year round. It helps retain moisture, moderates soil temperatures, reduces grass competition and weeds, and prevents lawnmowers and trimmers from mowing the trunk. To get the most out of your mulching efforts, here are 10 expert tips to help you get started.
Tip 1:
Only mulch on wet soil.This will help the mulch adhere to the soil better and prevent it from blowing away.
Tip 2:
Cover trees and shrubs far enough for it to be effective. This will help protect them from extreme temperatures and keep them healthy.Tip 3:
Use the right mulch in the right place.Different types of mulch have different properties, so make sure you choose the right one for your garden.
Tip 4:
Don't allow mulch to touch woody plants and shrubs. This can cause them to rot or become diseased.Tip 5:
It's easier to mulch around flowers and shrubs in tight spaces if the mulch is in a small container.Place buckets and buckets in your wheelbarrow and fill them with mulch.
Tip 6:
Calculate the amount of mulch you'll need by multiplying the length and width of the garden bed (in feet) and dividing the result by three. This will give you the volume you need in cubic feet (cu. Feet).The volume of mulch in a bag will be printed on the label.
Tip 7:
Properly prepare the garden soil before covering it with mulch. This includes removing dead or unwanted plants, raking and composting excess leaf debris, uprooting weeds, and checking the condition of any existing mulch.Tip 8:
A thick, warm, spongy layer of mulch will insulate the soil and protect plant roots from freezing cold and snow.Tip 9: Mulching in spring gives everything a fresh look and helps prepare the soil for the next growing season.
