Why Mulch?
Mulching has the following beneficial effects upon the soil and plants.
The main functions of mulches are the conservation of soil moisture and the moderation of soil temperature.
They block the evaporation of water from the soil, slowing down soil drying. Mulch also helps control the growth of weeds by blocking sunlight and/or smothering weed seedlings under layers of material.
They help prevent soil erosion from heavy rains by preventing surface run-off of water and they prevent the direct impact of hard rains on the soil surface.
Mulched plants will produce roots in the mulch that surrounds them. These roots are
Produced in addition to the roots that the plant produces in the soil. As a result, mulched plants have more roots than unmulched plants.
Mulch Provides curb appeal for existing and new landscape projects and helps define planting areas. Mulch retains more moisture than pine straw would. Refresh once a year for best results.
