Organic bark mulch, weather pine bark, red mulch, chocolate mulch, or black mulch, breaks down into the soil over time. The higher quality of mulch means there isn’t anything but organic mulch that can significantly improve the nutrients in the soil. If the quality of your mulch is low, there may be various other items in the mulch, such construction debris, mold, mildew, toxic and hazardous materials, which will also end up in the soil and into the water table.
How can quality mulch improve the soil?
As mulch breaks down, it adds vital nutrients to the soil
Mulch also improves drainage and reduces soil compaction.
Mulch helps keep the soil moist for your plants, shrubs, and trees.
Mulch also encourages beneficial organisms in the soil that aid in plant health.
Mulch helps keep the plant’s roots cool in the hot summer and warm in the winter.
How can I use mulch in my landscape?
Organic mulch is very versatile. If you have trouble getting anything to grow under your large tree in your front yard, you can replace the grass or plants with a few inches of mulch. It will significantly improve the health of the tree and make your landscape look more professional. Just don’t pile the mulch up around the trunk of the tree, this can make the tree vulnerable to diseases
Mulching under a hedge or shrubs will keep the weeds down and retain moisture the soil, ensuring they look great year round.
In a flower bed, mulch protects the plant’s roots from extreme weather, keeps soil from drying out, and reduce weeds. It also makes an attractive backdrop for your plants.
With over 45 years of experience in the industry, Reliable Peat Company, is proud to produce the industry’s most top quality, highly fibrous peat blended prescription soils, while still maintaining the lowest prices and providing the best customer service in the industry.
