Mulch
Why should I have my landscaping mulched?
1. Mulch can help suppress weed growth.
2. Mulch helps the soil retain moisture which will keep your plants healthier during periods of little rain or drought.
3. For the aesthetics. A recently mulched home or business looks great!
4. Mulch keeps your plants’ roots insulated over the winter months increasing the chances all of your plants will come back just as healthy as they were the year prior.
So many mulch choices!
You can’t really go wrong with your choice of mulch if the color complements your home well. This is a quick and easy way to come to this decision. But, there are other factors you may want to consider. If you are thinking about rock instead of wood mulch, you should double check that your plants are going to be okay with this. Rock gets much hotter from the sun during the summer and can cause damage to sensitive plants. Also, if you have a big tree hanging over your landscape beds, you may want to restrain yourself from using pine straw or a light rock such as lava rock. It may be almost impossible to get the leaves out without also removing pine straw or lava rock!
Information About Landcape Mulch
Refreshing the wood chip mulch in flower beds offers numerous benefits in addition to beautification:
- Mulch will inhibit the germination of weeds which will decrease the maintenance work needed throughout the year.
- Mulch increases moisture retention and regulates the temperature of the soil. This insulates the roots during both unexpected cold spells and the extremes of a hot, dry summer.
- Wood chip mulch provides nourishment to the soil as it breaks down.
- Inorganic mulch type substitutes such as stone, gravel or a rubber mulch are not as beneficial to plants as wood chip mulches are because they do not improve the structure or nutrient content of the soil.
- A 2 to 4 inch layer of mulch is needed to insulate the soil effectively and prevent weed growth.
- Contact us today to find out how we can provide you with the benefits of fresh wood chip mulch.