Mulch, A Gardener’s Best Weed Fighter

Weeding Got You Down?

Weeds seem to magically appear, thrive on little more than a dab of rain and a ray of sunshine. Weeds make picture perfect landscapes look unkempt and untended. A beautiful rose garden looks as if it’s grown a wild mane when weeds take over. If weeding has you down, take heart. The answer is simple: Purchase a generous supply of fresh mulch.

 

The Many Garden Benefits of Mulch

Mulch retains moisture in arid climates. In humid climates, it provides maximum protection for plants, trees and shrubs by balancing moisture levels in the soil. The main reason gardeners choose mulch is to prevent annoying weeds from taking over carefully tended landscapes. One benefit of mulch is that it can be worked into existing soil at the end of growing seasons. Some gardeners choose mulch beds composed of rich compost to propagate new seedlings at the start of the growing season.

 

Which Type of Mulch Is Best?

There are several varieties of mulch. These include:

. Straw – used in vegetable beds

. Rocks

. Bark and wood chips

. Pine Needles

. Landscaping treated cloth and paper fabrics

. Dark plastic sheeting

 

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