It’s the perfect time of year to get outside and work on your Central Florida landscape and garden Not only are beautiful landscapes welcoming to come home to, enhancing your homes curb appeal increases the value of the property.
Just like it is important to plant the right type of plants for the environment, it is also important to choose the right mulch.
Whether it is organic bark mulch, rocks or stone, they all provide a protective layer and a great environment for your flower beds and ornamental shrubs to grow. You would hate all your hard work to go to waste.
Start With Quality Mulch
Bag mulch from many of the box stores often contain weed seeds and other materials that are not good for your landscape, such as construction materials and toxic chemicals. It can also get expensive if you are doing a larger project.
“Purchasing mulch by the bag is convenient, but it can be costly. Buying mulch in bulk quantities can save you money. Bulk mulch is sold by the cubic yard; each cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet. Remember to apply 3 to 4 inches of mulch for a layer that will be 2 to 3 inches when settled.” Florida Friendly Landscaping by the University of Florida.
There Are Many Benefits To Organic Mulch
Mulch insulates the soil, protecting the soil and plant roots from the extreme heat.
Mulch reduces soil compaction, which happens in our torrential afternoon downpours.
Mulch conserves moisture and retains water, which reduces the need for watering.
Mulch protects against soil erosion and helps maintains soil temperature.
Mulch also saves a ton of time by preventing weed growth, you won’t have to spray weed killer or spend your time pulling up those pesky weeds.
There are many options when it comes to mulch, black, brown, and even red. They also come in a variety of sizes, from fine to coarse. The team at Reliable Peat will be glad to help you choose which mulch is best for your project.
Take Advantage Of Our Landscape Mulch Special
Reliable Peat is offering 10% off all bulk orders over 6 yards, just mention this blog before checking out. Contact Reliable Peat today for more information.
