Here Comes
Spring!
Over the next few weeks
you will see landscape truck after landscape truck carrying mulch, including of
course, Allentuck Landscaping Co. trucks. Besides that fact that mulch makes
our gardens look nice and is sort of a harbinger of spring, did you ever wonder
why we put mulch down? What are the benefits? We have the answers:
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Reduce surface evaporation from the soil
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Improve water penetration and air movement
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Moderate soil temperature fluctuations
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Protect shallow-root plants from freeze damage and frost-heave
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Discourage weed growth
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Improve soil structure and nutrient availability as they decompose
The next question that you
probably have on your mind is; "Must mulch be put down in the
spring?" Great question. I am glad you asked. The truth is, mulch can be
put down any time of the year. The fact that most mulch is installed in the
spring has more to do with aesthetics than horticultural benefits. Of course,
just making our gardens look great is good reason enough.
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