Using Mulch with Your Landscape
Mulching your flower beds should be considered an important part of your seasonal landscaping plan.
The most obvious reason is because it adds curb appeal to your property. A nicely mulched flower bed
gives visitors a good feeling about the building or home they’re about to enter.
In addition to aesthetics, mulch helps suppress weed growth, insulates the soil, and improves overall plant health.
In addition to aesthetics, mulch helps suppress weed growth, insulates the soil, and improves overall plant health.
- Helps suppress weed growth
- Improves overall curb appeal
- Provides insulation for soil and roots
- Helps retain moisture
- Easy to install and maintain
- Shredded Hardwood
- Double Shredded Hardwood
- Pine Straw
- Pine Bark
- Compost
- Shredded Leaves
- Wood Chips
The best time to mulch is typically mid-spring. This allows soil temperatures to warm naturally
before being insulated by fresh mulch.
A second mulching before winter may also be beneficial for additional insulation and moisture retention.
A second mulching before winter may also be beneficial for additional insulation and moisture retention.
Generally, mulch should be applied at a depth of 1–2 inches.
Soil type plays a big role:
Soil type plays a big role:
- Sandy soils may require 3–4 inches due to lower water retention
- Heavier soils typically need less depth