A Quick Guide on Buying Mulch for Your Yard
Springtime is here in most of the country and that means one thing. It's time to start preparing your garden! If you're new to gardening or simply new to mulching, buying mulch can seem a bit daunting with all the choices.
Fortunately, you've come to the right place to find answers. In this article, we'll let you in on all you need to know about buying and using mulch to make your landscaping ideas spring to life.
Keep reading to learn more!
Why Use Mulch?
Using mulch for your garden has many benefits. It prevents the sun from getting to weeds that would grow around your plants and helps keep moisture in the soil. Mulch can also prevent your soil from eroding and help to insulate your flowers during cold spells.
Some folks simply enjoy the look of mulch in their yard as it can complement plants beautifully. Many also choose to incorporate organic mulch into their gardens to help fertilize their plants as it breaks down.
Mulch can also be used as a kind of ground cover to replace spots that aren't growing grass well or to create pathways and borders in a yard.
Types of Mulch
There are many types to choose from when mulching your yard. The first thing to determine is whether you want organic or non-organic mulch.
Organic mulch will help to enrich your soil but it will need to be replenished as it breaks down. Inorganic mulch won't enrich the soil but you won't need to keep replacing it.
Organic options include pine bark, cedar, cocoa bean hulls, and eucalyptus. Inorganic choices include lava rocks, brick nuggets, river stones, and beach pebbles.
Once you've chosen between organic and inorganic, you can decide on the perfect color to complement your blooms and bushes. The most common options are brown, black, and red. Interestingly enough, you can color your own mulch to whatever your heart desires with mulch dye.
How to Use It
When you're laying down mulch make sure to use the right amount. Using too much will hurt your plants' growth and not using enough won't be beneficial. To find the perfect amount use this calculator.
After planting flowers, don't place the mulch right up against the stems of your plants. Ensure there is an inch or so of space to avoid rot.
You can also enlist the help of professionals like Terra Turf to take care of your mulching needs for you. Our trained experts can take the work off your hands leaving you with more free time and a perfectly manicured yard.
Buying Mulch Doesn't Have to Be Difficult
Buying mulch isn't as overwhelming once you know a little about it. If you determine what's most important to your garden it will be easy to buy and lay the best mulch for your yard.
If you're ready to take your yard to the next level reach out to us today for a free estimate. We can answer any questions you have about creating the perfect outdoor space.
