Mulching Is A Must For Everyone

Mulching is one of the easiest and most beneficial things you can use in the garden. Mulch is simply a protective layer of a material that is spread on top of the soil. Mulches can either be organic--such as grass clippings, straw, bark chips, and similar materials--or inorganic--such as stones, brick chips, and plastic. Both organic and inorganic mulches have numerous benefits. Organic mulching enriches and protects soil, helping provide a better growing environment. Your mulch producing equipment would be lawn mowers, wood shredders and compost bins.
Mulch:
prevents erosion
reduces compaction of the soil
retains moisture, reducing the need for frequent waterings
maintains an even soil temperature
keeps weed growth down
protects fruits and vegetables and keeps them clean, even growing potatoes in mulch.
even when damp outside you can walk on it and keep your shoes clean
gives a neat look to the garden
Organic mulches will improve the condition of the soil. As these mulches decompose, it provides organic matter which helps keep the soil loose. This helps root growth, increases the flow of water, and also improves the water-holding capacity of the soil. It's a source of plant nutrients and provides an great environment for earthworms and other beneficial soil organisms. Learn how to edge mulch.
Do you need MULCH .
While inorganic mulches can be used in certain landscapes, they lack the soil improving properties of organic mulches. Inorganic mulches, because of their permanence, will probably difficult to remove if you decide to change your garden layout at a later date. Therefore, this article is limited to the use of organic mulches.
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