Types of mulch

I’ve fallen in love with gardening all over again. As many of you know, 2014 was the first year I ventured into the world of deep mulch gardening. Considering it’s October, I figured it was time to take final inventory of my experience and type out my thoughts and revelations (mostly because I know I’ll […]

Not sure which mulch to use in your garden? Find out which is the best mulch to use for edible gardens, flowers and pathways.

If you are a gardening enthusiast then you'll already know about mulch and the role it plays in your garden. Mulching is an ancient process which has improved gardens around the world. Mulch is any material that you spread around or over a plant to enrich and insulate the soil. Retaining moisture in the soil is ... Read more

There are different types of mulch and you should consider which mulch type is best for you, depending on a number of factors.

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‘Mulch’ is a protective layer of material that is spread 3-6 inches deep on top of exposed soil between plants. Mulch is by far the best way to preserve the water in your soil and can be a very effective way of feeding your soil and regulating growing temperatures. Mulch can be almost anything: […]