Mulching your garden is very beneficial. It helps to reduce erosion and prevents water loss. Mulching also can help improve soil nutrition and provide a more balanced soil temperature. While most people like to use wood chips or bark for mulch, there is an alternative type of mulch that many people fail to consider. Stone mulch is an excellent alternative to typical wood varieties of mulch. It has benefits that make it superior in some situations. Here is everything you need to know about using stone for mulching. Continue reading →

One of the best things a gardener can do is to learn how to use mulch. Mulch is one of the most powerful timesaving techniques that you can use to help ensure a healthy garden. When you start to enjoy the benefits of mulching, you will be amazed at the many ways it improves your garden. Here is a closer look at the types of garden mulch you can use mulch to achieve a healthy garden.

Organic Mulches

Most gardeners who want a healthy garden will use the environmentally friendly organic mulches. Organic mulches are made from natural materials that will break down over time. As these organic mulches break down, they improve the soil by adding nutrients. Therefore, using organic varieties of mulch is a great way to boost the health and yield of your garden. Continue reading →

Mulches are good for the garden because it keeps water moisture in the ground, keeps roots warm, keeps temperatures stable, and prevents soil erosion. There are different types of mulches that are used for different purposes. Finding the best mulch for your garden means learning about the different types, and the way they can best be used.

Rock mulch is often used in perennial flower beds because it absorbs the sun retaining heat, which for some flowers is an important element of growth. Dark stones absorb more heat than white ones. Larger rocks are easier to remove from gardens that pebbles and crushed rock mulch. It helps prevents soil erosion and can be used for garden pathways. Continue reading →

Mulch can make or break a garden, and depending on needs like drainage, longevity, nutrients and weed growth as well as more aesthetic considerations, certain varieties of mulch may be better than others. Mulch is simply any organic material placed on top of soil used for gardening or landscaping.

The most common type of mulch is known as bark mulch, though there are many different varieties of bark mulch.

Bark is typically used where breakdown into the soil is not desired and there won’t be digging during the growing season. It is often placed around trees, perennial bushes or shrubs, foundation plantings or front walkways. While larger bark pieces don’t decompose or break down as quickly, smaller bark mulch may break down in time for planting to be done next season. It is also generally the most aesthetically pleasing mulch and may be purchased in a variety of colors and types.
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