Why Mulching Matters

Mulch is a layer of either organic or inorganic material that sits on top of a layer of soil. If you’re new to gardening, you may be wondering what the point of mulch is. In this article we will discuss the many benefits mulch has to offer.

Retains Moisture

One of the top reasons to install mulch is to help the soil with moisture retention. Mulch serves as a barrier between the soil and the air, leading to less evaporation and keeping the soil moist. Increase moisture retention will help keep your plants thriving.

Suppresses Weeds

Adding a layer of mulch helps to suppress weeds. While your established plants will continue to thrive above the layer of mulch, and weeds waiting to germinate under the mulch will not have access to the sunlight or air that is required for it to sprout. This allows your plants to continue growing without the increased competition of weeds and helps you cut down on the amount of time needed to spend weeding.

Regulates Soil Temperature

Mulch is great for protecting your plants from differing temperatures. In the summer the mulch acts as a shade to the soil and prevents it from getting too hot in from the burning summer sun. In cooler periods, mulch helps to trap heat in the soil and prevent it from getting too cold. In the fall mulch helps protect plants from light frosts, allowing them more time to establish good roots before they go dormant in the winter. Allowing this extra time for the roots increases the likelihood of the plants coming back stronger, healthier and more beautiful than the previous season.

Adds Nutrients

Mulch can also help keep your soil nutrient dense. If you use an organic mulch as it breaks down and decomposes your mulch will slowly release nutrients into the soil. This natural fertilization enriches the soil and helps keep your plants happy and healthy.

Enhances Aesthetic Appeal

Mulch can not only help with the overall health of your garden but can enhance its appearance as well. Mulch makes your flower beds look neat and tidy. Often when professionals lay mulch in your yard, they spend extra time edging the beds. Edging is when they take extra time to create clear and defined borders for your beds by cutting and shaping the ground so the mulch doesn’t fall where it is not supposed to. Mulch also comes in a variety of colors so you can choose a mulch color that suits your preferred aesthetic.

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Perennial Landscape Corporation is a family-owned business creating distinguished landscape environments in Winchester, Concord, Lexington, Andover and surrounding Massachusetts areas since 1995.

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