Mulching: what is it and why you should be doing it?

Why mulching is beneficial?

• Control weeds. By acting as a barrier between how much sunlight can pass through them, mulch acts as a guard between weeds and sunlight
• Helps retain moisture. Mulching prevents evaporation by shielding the soil from the sun. It also decreases water run-off during rain or watering. This reduces the amount of water needed, saving you money! Bonus, it’s good for the environment and makes you a water-saving superhero
• Improve insulation for roots. Whether it is the hot summers or freezing winter, mulch acts like a coat that protects the roots of trees and plants in your backyard. Delicate seedlings and young trees that are yet to take root particularly benefit from this protection until they become strong enough to withstand extreme weather
• Soil quality is benefitted. Mulching is great for soil as it helps increase biological activity in it by providing beneficial earthworms and micro-organisms with food. It is also great to bind together sandy soil or open clay soil. Mulch itself decomposes and adds nutrients to the soil in this process
• Saves time and effort. When you recycle waste material such as grass clippings, you save money as well as the effort to get rid of that waste
• Protects trees and plants from mud splash during heavy rain
• Looks beautiful. Mulch is known for its ability to provide beauty and uniformity to landscaping features. It can make an old plant look fresh and newly planted, and it brings a tidiness, precision and elegance to the landscaping