The Benefits of Mulching your Garden
Why should you mulch your garden?
- Mulch helps retain moisture by keeping the soil moist. This reduces your need to water as much (you still need to water your plants - preferably in the morning).
- It blocks out sunlight to the soil working as a barrier to stop those pesky weeds from sprouting!
- Mulch creates an insulating barrier between the soil and the air. Helping your garden stay cool during the scorching summer months and wrapping it in a warm blanket in the winter.
- Protects the garden from soil erosion and compaction.
- Mulching can beautify your garden. It makes your plants stand out and adds a bit of colour!
- As mulch breaks down overtime it gives organic matter and nutrients back to the soil.