Why Mulch Matters.
Mulch Retains Moisture
Mulching is a great way to improve soil moisture and prevent plants from drying out too quickly. If water conservation is a priority, mulch is the place to start. Just a thin layer of mulch will block the sun from hitting shrub bases and delicate plant roots without hindering water absorption. Moisture evaporation from soil covered with mulch is typically reduced by 10% to as much as 50%. Plantings, trees and shrubs, and flower beds can all benefit, and you won’t have to worry about watering quite as much.
We all appreciate mulch for effectively blocking weed growth.
(No one enjoys weeding!) Mulching goes a long way toward eliminating the need for weeding. The mulch must be applied evenly at the proper depth to help prevent existing weed seeds from germinating. Besides being ugly, reducing weeds is also important because these pesky plants steal valuable nutrients from the plants you want in your landscape beds.
Mulch
Reduces Weeds
Mulch Improves
Plant Health
Because mulch keeps soil in place, it offers better, more consistent drainage. This allows plants to absorb nutrients better, improving plant health. As lower layers of mulch decay, the quality and structure of the soil are improved for healthier plants.
One of the most overlooked benefits of mulch may be its significant effect on soil temperatures. Mulch creates a barrier between the heat and cold. Many plants don’t appreciate wide temperature swings. Mulch keeps the soil around plants’ roots cooler on hot days and warmer through colder nights. In cold weather, mulch helps prevent the soil from the freeze-thaw cycle, which is damaging to many plants and can cause roots to be pushed out of the ground.
Mulch Protects
& Insulates
Mulch
Stabilizes Soil
Providing a protective top layer, mulching reduces soil erosion and soil compaction from happening. Mulch also prevents soil splashing, which not only stops erosion but keeps diseases and pests from splashing up onto the plants.
Not to mention how nice fresh mulch makes your yard look! It makes garden beds and landscaping features pop and allows plants, shrubs, and trees to stand out.
Mulch Improves a Property's Appearance
How Much Mulch?
Be careful not to use too much. An overly thick amount of mulch can create a layer that doesn’t decompose or allow for root growth. The soil can become so compacted that water and nutrients can’t penetrate the roots. This is easily avoided by stripping off as much of the old mulch and then adding a fresh layer each year. Keep your mulch around 3 inches deep, making sure to keep it away from the trunk of trees or shrubs.
Awesome Opossum Lawn Care offers mulch and rock delivery. Call for mulch pricing and delivery fee.
Mulch Delivery for DIY Home Projects
A fresh layer of mulch made our landscaping look very clean and sharp. Your team did a great job. We will definitely be recommending your company to all of our friends and family.​
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Steve & Loretta Gilbert
The Awesome Oppossum Promise!
At Awesome Opossum Lawn Care, we only install quality hardwood mulch. This means our mulch is essentially free from weed spores, odorless (except for that nice fresh-mulch smell), and stays in place. Our mulch is clean and consistent for the best application quality and appearance. Our mulch installation projects look thorough and flawless every time!