If you are looking for an organic solution to your mulch needs, here are 5 natural types of mulch for gardens that are easy to use and provide all the benefits necessary to keep your plants growing healthy and happy. Each helps suppress weeds, conserves moisture, adds nutrients to the soil, and keeps plant roots warm in winter and cooler …

1. Is it ok to use leaves for mulch? In nature, leaves that fall in the forest to protect understory plants through the winter and add rich organic matter to the forest floor. Ground or shredded leaves make an excellent mulch for established trees, shrubs and flowerbeds. 2. Why are there mushrooms growing in mulch? Mushrooms tend to grow in areas …

A clean and smooth line provides a finished look and a sense of clarity to an area. Such meticulous attention to detail doesn’t require a lot of work. We use four simple steps to create and freshen up the edges in the spring, giving your mulch beds nice, crisp lines. Step One: The first step is to cut the edge. …

There are two basic kinds of mulch: organic and inorganic. Organic mulches include formerly living material such as chopped leaves, straw, grass clippings, compost, wood chips, shredded bark, sawdust, pine needles, and even paper. Inorganic mulches include black plastic and geotextiles (landscape fabrics). Both types of mulch discourage weeds, but organic mulches also improve the soil as they decompose. Inorganic mulches …

Using mulch instead of soil for your flowers is totally doable! It just depends on the types of flowers you plant and your care. Most gardeners prefer to plant in soil and spread a few inches of mulch on top of the soil – around the plant but not covering it. As a general rule, most experienced gardeners aren’t crazy …

Sometimes it can be hard to determine how much mulch you should buy and end up making multiple trips to the store or worse, having too much! Give our simple method a try to avoid not having enough or having too much. First of all, mulches are typically sold by the cubic foot, so you will want to know the …

Spring is the time of year for property cleanups; weeding, pruning, and mulching beds. When it comes to mulching, there is more to know than you might initially think. But first things first, let discuss all the benefits of mulching. Weed suppression:   When applied to a depth of 2-4 inches, mulch acts as a weed barrier. Although weed seeds can …