6 Reasons You Should Refresh Your Mulch Mid-Season
Refreshing your mulch mid-season is an important garden maintenance task that offers numerous benefits for your plants, soil, and overall landscape aesthetics. Here are 6 reasons Golden Wolf Landscape and Design recommends refreshing your mulch.
1. Enhanced Moisture Retention
Mulch helps retain soil moisture by reducing evaporation. Over time, mulch can decompose or get displaced, diminishing its ability to conserve water. Refreshing your mulch replenishes this layer, ensuring that your plants stay hydrated during the hot summer months.
2. Weed Suppression
A thick layer of mulch suppresses weed growth by blocking sunlight from reaching weed seeds. As mulch breaks down or gets scattered, it can become less effective at controlling weeds. Adding a fresh layer mid-season helps maintain its weed-suppressing capabilities.
3. Temperature Regulation
Mulch acts as an insulator, helping to regulate soil temperature by keeping roots cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. As the mulch decomposes, its insulating properties can weaken. A mid-season refresh helps maintain stable soil temperatures, protecting plant roots from extreme heat.
4. Aesthetic Appeal
Fresh mulch enhances the visual appeal of your garden, giving it a neat, well-maintained look. Over time, mulch can fade, compact, or get scattered, detracting from your garden's appearance. A mid-season refresh revitalizes the color and texture, keeping your landscape looking its best.
5. Erosion Prevention
Mulch helps prevent soil erosion by absorbing rain impact and reducing runoff. As the mulch layer thins out or shifts, its ability to protect the soil decreases. Adding new mulch reinforces this protective barrier, safeguarding your soil structure.
6. Pest Control
Certain types of mulch can help deter pests. For example, cedar mulch has natural insect-repelling properties. As the mulch ages and decomposes, these properties can diminish. Refreshing the mulch mid-season helps maintain its effectiveness in keeping pests at bay.
By taking the time to refresh your mulch mid-season, you ensure that your garden remains healthy, vibrant, and well-protected throughout the growing season. Click here to learn more tips by downloading our free resource guide.
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