Garden Mulch * Protect garden soil for your growing plants,
* Keep the moisture in & you can still feed your plants,
* Cover the ground in style, with attractive organic mulch,

 

WHEN DO YOU REALLY NEED A SHEET MULCH?

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When To Mulch

In spring the mulch can be removed before planting and sowing and to let sunlight warm the soil. Once the new plants are established in early summer, new garden mulch can be applied to conserve soil moisture through the dry summer months.

‘No dig’ gardeners and organic gardeners of raised beds may apply mulch continuously. Here an organic mulch is breaking down over time to form good organic soil.

An important reason for adding a layer of mulch is simply to keep the soil covered and protected where no plants are growing and especially when the surface is open.

Permanent areas of bark or gravel mulch can be established around conservative features such as ornamental trees, shrubs and pathways.

How Various Garden Mulches Improve Your Organic Garden

• Attractive appearance and smell
• Suppress weeds, reduce weed seed import and germination
• Protect soil from treading and compaction - Suitable for pathways and play areas
• Protect soil from erosion and washing away due to rain pounding and runoff,
• Reduce water loss and conserve moisture in the soil during summer,
• Keep soil surface and plant roots cool in summer,
• Help retain warmth in the soil over winter for earlier spring growth ,
• Protect soft fruit e.g. strawberries, and others, from soil contact and rot ,
• Can reduce slug and snail activity,
• Organic mulches breakdown to fertilize and condition the soil ,
• Encourage earthworm activity which itself improves drainage and fertility

Problems After Incorrect Choice of Mulch or Application Method

• When loose and light they can be blown or kicked about
• Can prevent aeration, killing roots or causing them to surface and dry out
• Can introduce excess carbon into the soil causing nitrogen shortage
• Can increase acidity (reduce ph) causing problems such as nitrogen shortage
• Can result in weeds growing
• Can cause rot to develop on plants
• Some mulches have an untidy appearance

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