Garden and landscape mulch is critical for plants in Central Florida. Between the heat and environmental conditions, organic bark mulch is an eco-friendly way to give plants the advantage they need to flourish.
Penn State Extension explains why mulch is so important and the benefits for your landscape and garden. .
According to the International Society of Arboriculture, mulching, when done correctly, is one of the most beneficial practices a homeowner can do for the health of a tree or shrub.
Mulching mimics the natural environment found in forests where leaves and branches blanket the soil surface, replenishing nutrients as they decompose and creating an ideal environment for root growth.
Mulches can also improve soil structure and fertility. This is important in urban landscapes where soils are often compacted and lack organic matter, especially on new construction sites.
The benefits of proper mulching include the following:
Conserves soil moisture by increasing water infiltration and slowing evaporation
Improves soil structure, fertility, and aeration as it decomposes
Moderates soil temperature, protecting roots from extreme summer and winter temperatures
Eliminates potential tree damage from mowers and trimmers
Prevents soil compaction by reducing foot and vehicle traffic, allowing roots to “breathe”
Impedes growth of weeds and grass that compete with tree roots for water and nutrient
Consider where you purchase the mulch. Many commercial mulches, several sold at big box stores, can contain shredded construction debris, metals, toxic chemicals, and other waste you definitely don’t want on your property. Reputable mulch and soil supply companies are the best way to go. They will have clean and safe products.
Should you purchase your mulch by bag or bulk? The average bag of mulch contains 2 or 3 cubic feet. Mulch by bulk is purchased by cubic yard, a cubic yard is 27 cubic feet. Bagged mulch tends to be much more expensive than bulk. So, if you have a good size landscape or garden project, you can save quite a bit buying in bulk.
Choose a mulch that best works for your project. There are many different types of mulch on the market today. The skilled staff at Reliable Peat can help you decide based on your needs.
To make things even easier, Reliable Peat can also deliver mulch or stones to your home! That means you won’t have to lug bags of heavy mulch from the store to your home.
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