Why Mulch?

If you are looking for a way to save a lot of time in the garden, look no further than mulch. Mulching your flower and vegetable bed will drastically reduce the amount of time spent weeding, watering, and fighting pests.

• Mulch conserves moisture.
• Mulch reduces weed growth.
• Mulch protects plants from winter's freeze-thaw cycles.
• Mulch moderates soil temperature.
• Mulch reduces slope erosion.
• Mulch improves the appearance of your garden by giving it a consistent and finished look.

HANDY TIPS

• Soak mulch before or immediately after applying it to gardens.
• Never plant through dry mulch, especially during hot weather.
• Because dry mulch will draw moisture from the soil and tender plants, water gardens thoroughly when applying mulch.
• Sandy soils dry out quickly and often benefit from a slightly deeper mulch layer.
• The mulched area should cover as much of the root zone as possible.
• Mulch naturally decays, adding valuable organic matter to the soil, so add more mulch as needed during the season.

For more information go to Wisconsin Landscape Contractors Association.