The most important thing you can do for your garden is an annual application of mulch. Mulch can be defined as any substance such as hay, sawdust, corn shucks, wheat straw, plastic sheets, spread on the ground to protect the roots of plants from heat, cold or drought. Mulching does many good things for plants and for the soil in which they grow. How thick a layer of mulch you need to apply varies, depending on climate and soil conditions.
While some mulch can come from recycled material in your own yard, it can also be purchased bagged or in bulk from a garden center or online supplier. With so many materials to choose from, choosing the right mulch may seem confusing. What “kind” of mulch is best for your garden or landscape is depend on many things. Choosing the type of mulch you want to use can depend on what is readily available or how much you care about your garden’s appearance.
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