Mulch reduces stress placed on plants during the warmer months in Central Florida by insulating the soil and help provide ample water to the roots. The heat of summer comes along, much of our landscaping fights to overcome the brutal conditions. But before you give up on having a beautiful landscape and healthy garden, protect your plants from the heat by adding organic mulch or rocks.
“Mulch keeps soils and plant roots warmer in winter and cooler in summer. A mulch layer around trees, shrubs, and planted beds provides many benefits. In areas that are difficult to mow, irrigate, or otherwise maintain, use mulch to replace turf or groundcovers. Also consider placing mulch in shady areas where many plants don’t grow well.” Florida Friendly Landscaping.
The traditional organic mulch is very popular in Central Florida, but decorative rocks are a growing trend. They come in a variety of styles, making it easy to add a touch of color to your property, lower maintenance, improve drainage, and suppress weeds.
Natural stones are very versatile, they are a durable ground cover and can add rich texture to the landscape. Low maintenance plants and rocks create a sustainable and harmonious environment that also saves time, money, and energy. A few growing trends in rock mulch include;
By adding medium sized river stones under a shrub, it can create the look of a living sculpture.
A rock garden can give your landscape an exotic feel.
That fairy tale feel can be achieved with a border of larger rocks around a backyard pond.
Create a modern path with gravel and stepping stones that separates plantings and efficiently drains water.
Reliable Peat has a large selection of rock mulch including, White Marble Chips, River Rock, Seminole Chip, Cedar Bark Rock, and Granite. The easiest way to purchase organic mulch or stone is by bulk and having it delivered.
For a limited time, Reliable Peat is offering 10% off all bulk orders over 6 yards, just mention this blog before you check out. Our goal is to offer the highest quality products at the best price.
