Mulching is
one of the best things you can do for your garden, which is the act of placing
a protective barrier (mulch) around your plants and over your bare soil. Mulch
or the protective barrier can be made up of a variety of decomposing organic
materials, including bark or wood chips (from different tree species), pine
needles, straw, and cocoa bean shells, non-decomposing, non-organic materials
such
as black plastic, landscaping fabric, recycled tires, pebbles, and river rock.
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mowing, weed eating, edging and blowing; hedge trimming; mulch and pine
needles; aerating and seeding; pooper scooping and more.
Different Types Of Wood Mulch:
Different
types of wood mulch available include:
Bark Mulch- Bark mulch is one of the most
popular types of wood mulch on the market because it’s both aesthetically
pleasing and good for the garden. They tend to have a nice even, natural
coloring that provides even more appeal than dyed wood chips. This type of
mulch is a great choice for water conservation, too, as it works to provide a
solid barrier against moisture evaporation.
Colored Wood Mulch- Colored wood mulch might
be the right solution for you if you are particular about the appearance of
your garden. This type of mulch comprises wood chips or shredded wood that has
been dyed an attractive reddish color.
Cedar Mulch- This type of mulch is also a great
choice for most gardens, as the natural oils in the mulch works to repel
insects, such as moths and termites. Although cedar mulch tends to be more
expensive than other types of mulch, if you are looking to prevent pests from
hanging around in the garden, the extra expense may be totally worth it.
Cypress Mulch- Like cedar, cypress mulch is a
natural insect repellant. Although it’s a good pest repellant, but it’s more
expensive than other mulches which is perhaps due to its attractive blonde
color. Additionally, the process of harvesting cypress trees can cause untold
environmental damage.
Natural Colored Wood Mulch- Natural
colored wood mulch is much cheaper than the colored mulch alternative as it is
made up of naturally colored wood chips. This type of mulch provides the same
benefits of other mulches (moisture retention and composting properties) but
the best thing is it does not carry the same hefty price tag.
Straw Or Hay- Straw and hay are different with
straw being preferred over hay when it comes to mulches as it has fewer weeds
and seeds. Moreover, straw is the preferred winter mulch because of its insulating
qualities, and it is ideal for veggie gardens and can be turned under the soil
as it begins to decompose, adding tons of beneficial nutrients.
Benefits Of Mulching:
1. Retains
moisture
2. Controls
weeds
3. Prevents
soil erosion
4. Controls
pests
5. Maintains
soil nutrients
6. Encourages
earthworms to move in that help improve soil structure and nutrient cycling.
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