Tag: mulch

  Year-Round Benefits   Spreading chopped up wood chips around your plants has become a pretty popular standard for many yards in many areas. But why do we do it and what is our reasoning behind which mulch we choose? It's not just to keep up with the neighbors. And while most mulch is purchased in the spring, mulch is actually plentiful in year-round benefits. - Protection from the sun and heat. Providing an extra barrier between the hot sun and those sensitive roots. - Protection from the cold of winter. Just think of it as a little winter blanket of insulation for the roots of all your prized plants. - Prevents weeds from popping up - the more obstacles you give the weeds, the less likely they are to come up. - Helps hang on to some of that moisture, not only does mulch provide shade for the roots, it keeps the roots a little moister for a little longer. - Organic...