Organic bark mulch does so much more than add a decorative touch to your Central Florida landscape and garden. Mulch not only adds vital nutrients into the soil, it helps keep the soil moist and cool during our very hot summers.
A question we often get asked at Reliable Peat is, “Do I need to mulch every year?”. Understanding the rhythm of mulching can help you revamp your approach to caring for your landscape and garden.
Mulching Annually Debate
Is it necessary to apply new organic mulch every year? If you like the professional and attractive look of freshly laid mulch, then topping your garden beds each year will breathe new life landscape.
If you’re on the side of, “less is more”, then applying a 3 to 4 inch layer of mulch can extend the life of your mulch a little longer
Mulch Delivered to Your Doorstep
When your plants and soil need protection from the summer heat, Reliable Peat is ready to deliver healthy organic bark mulch. Instead of going to a big box store and hauling all those bags to your car and then into your yard, it’s time consuming. You may think you are saving money, but just the opposite is true. You can get quality organic mulch delivered to your home at a fraction of the cost than all those bags
Consider the source of your mulch
“Most commercial organic mulches, apart from straw, are wood byproducts from the lumber industry. Bagged mulches from good garden centers or home-improvement stores or bulk mulches from reputable landscape supply companies are likely clean and safe. But cheap bags of mulch, such as those often sold at gas stations, may contain shredded construction debris or other waste with toxic chemicals, metals or lead paint”, Chicago Tribune
The shredded construction debris, metals, and toxic chemicals in many bagged mulches end up in your yard where the kids play and your pets run around. Ensure you purchase your gardening material from a reputable landscaping supply company. Not only will you be able to save money by buying in bulk, it will be clean and safe
Contact Reliable Peat for more information and take advantage of our special, 10% off all bulk orders over 6 yards, just make sure you mention this blog before checking out.
