Mulch with Organic Matter
Mulching with a deep layer of organic matter helps to suppress weed growth and conserve soil moisture during the summer.
Mulching with a deep layer of organic matter helps to suppress weed growth and conserve soil moisture during the summer.
Did you already put away your Christmas tree? It can be recycled by shredding it for mulch.
When splashed with muddy raindrops Helleborus niger blooms can look unsightly: mulch will reduce this splashing effect.
Prevent winter damage in your garden: mulching reduces compaction and soil erosion that can commonly follow heavy rain.
Do not forget winter protection: Tender plants can be lifted and stored in a dormant state, or protected with mulch.
Mow lightly and frequently so that short grass clippings can remain on the lawn to act as a moisture-retentive mulch.