A trip to your local garden center may have you wondering which mulch is better and how you are going to lug all those bags from the store to the car to your landscape. Purchasing organic mulch or rocks in bulk is not only more convenient and better quality, it can also save you lots of money!
In last week’s blog we went over some benefits of quality organic mulch, here are a few more:
Mulch Maintains Moisture and Prevents Erosion
It is the responsibility of the roots to supply water to the entire tree. Mulch locks in moisture and prevents evaporation. Which means you won’t have to water as often, saving you time and money!
Central Florida’s storms, rain, wind, and even the irrigation system can leave your soil and plants susceptible to erosion.
Healthy plants need valuable nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus to thrive. Erosion depletes the soil of vital nutrients, but mulch prevents soil from eroding.
Temperature Control
Here in Central Florida the heat can be unbearable! Just imagine how hot the soil gets after baking in the sun all day. Bark mulch can help alleviate the problem by reducing the temperate of the soil. By acting as an insulator, it protects the roots from getting too hot or getting too cold during the winter months.
Regulating Moisture
Mulch also keeps moisture in the soil, reduces evaporation, and increases the nutrients in the soil. Which aid in healthy plant growth. Excessive heat and dry soil significantly reduces the number of nutrients in the soil. An increasing problem in Central Florida is poor soil quality. Mulching can prevent nutrient loss and improve the health of plants and trees.
Stronger and Healthier Plants
Mulch suppliers and garden enthusiasts recommend organic bark mulch for healthier plants because it releases nutrients into the soil as it decomposes. These nutrients are available when the plants need them, encouraging a strong root system. In turn, plants are better able to survive under adverse environmental conditions
Contact Reliable Peat for mulch selections, rates, and help figuring out how much mulch you need for your project. Reliable Peat is family owned and operated, we are proud to have the best customer service in the industry and making our customers #1 Groveland: 352-326-5432
