What is Mulch?Mulch is any type of material that is spread or
laid over the surface of the soil as a covering. It is used to
retain moisture in the soil, suppress weeds, keep the soil cool
and make the garden bed look more attractive. Organic mulches
also help improve the soil’s fertility, as they decompose.
Examples of organic mulches include: - Bark, Shredded or Chipped
- Composted Manure - Grass Clippings - Shredded Leaves Organic
mulch will decompose and have to be replaced, however in the
process it will also improve your soil’s fertility and, of
course, its organic content. Generally the dryer and woodier the
mulch, the slower it will decompose and the less nutrients it
will give to the soil. It pays to know the origin of manure,
compost and straw, since these materials can contain viable weed
seeds. The last thing you want is to spread a mulch that is
going to start sprouting. Uses for Organic Mulches: - Bark
mulches are best used around trees, shrubs and in garden beds
where you won’t be doing a lot o