Benefits of using a good quality mulch
A good quality mulch will sever several purposes; it will provide organic matter for your soil to boost its condition, suppress the weeds making your garden beds look much more appealing, provide frost protection for roots and micro-organisms and help to retain moisture during dry or cold periods meaning you can spend less time having to water your garden.
Mulches should be used to cover all bare soil within your garden beds, this will help to prevent mud-splash during periods of heavy rain, keeping your plants and nearby walkways cleaner. Once the mulch is applied then nutrients within it will be transferred down into the soil by different means such as, the water seeping through taking nutrients and particles with it, worms and micro-organisms breaking it up and pulling it down into the soil.
Mulching is something that is becoming more common practice in gardens and is a great way to boost your garden and soil health; and is a reasonably easy task to undertake.
When mulching your garden, it’s important to apply to a depth of at least 5cm to allow for a stable soil temperature to be maintained. Also ensure that you leave a small gap around any plant stems to guarantee that there is not a risk of them getting overly wet that would allow any rot to set in.
Out of all the gardening media, mulch products tend to be heavier and more robust ensuring there is less erosion from the wind and rain. However, as these are a top coating there is still an ease of use to them. And with delivery in Edinburgh, the Lothians and throughout Scotland to your garden by our team it makes it even easier to give your garden a boost.
Any type of mulching will have benefits for your soil, however using a good quality mulch that is specific to your garden needs will wield the greatest results. This is why we have various mulches available in our range to give all your garden areas the best topcoat available.
It is never too late to add a good quality mulch to your routine and we are sure you will see the difference this step can make in your garden.
