One of the best things you can do for your Central Florida landscape this year is to mulch. Not only does it keep your yard looking its best, it gives you the most bank for your buck.
Before you get started, here are a few tips to get the optimal benefits out of your mulch.
First Things First
The winter months can wreck havoc on your yard and garden. A good place to start is by cleaning up any tree debris, such as twigs, seeds, and leaves that have fallen.
Also, do any trimming that is necessary, remove any dead spots, or remove unhealthy plants or growth.
Applying Mulch, When, What, Why, And How Much
When?
Mid to late springs is the perfect time to apply mulch to attain the most benefits. Organic mulch will fortify the soil by adding nutrients, retain moisture, and protect the plant roots by keeping the soil cool during our hot summer days.
What?
There are many types of mulch on the market. The last thing you want is to purchase subpar mulch, that contains construction debris, hazardous materials, or toxins. That’s why so many people buy their mulch in bulk from Reliable Peat. You can definitely feel, see, and smell the difference. Your landscape will also thank you, by looking its best!
Why?
The cooler months definitely takes a toll on your landscape, making it look depleted and dingy. The best way to reinvigorate and all life is to add a fresh layer of mulch
How Much?
The ideal depth for mulch is approximately 2 -4 inches. Any less and weeds will have a good chance of growing and too much will make it difficult for the roots to get enough air and water.
Bag or Bulk?
Bag mulch usually comes in quantities of 2 cubic feet. While bulk mulch comes in yards. There are about 13 bags of mulch for each yard. Bag mulch can save you a bunch of money and time. You won’t have to lug all those bags from the store to your yard. Bulk mulch can be delivered to your home or if you have a trailer or truck you can pick it up yourself.
Before you purchase any type of mulch, contact Reliable Peat and see how much you can save.
