This week, we have begun to clean and edge our customers' landscape beds in preparation for Mulch Installation. Mulch not only
presents a clean appearance throughout your home’s landscape, but it is also very
beneficial to your plants and soil. Here are a few good reasons to mulch apart
from the apparent aesthetic value:
- Protects
shallow-root plants from freeze damage and frost-heave
- Discourages weed
growth
- Improves nutrient availability as the material decomposes
Some homeowners prefer the DIY approach to landscaping, however, improperly mulching your landscape beds can have serious negative impacts, especially when too much mulch is applies. The industry standard is to apply mulch to a
depth 1 to 2 inches. Over-mulching, commonly referred to as “Mulch Volcanoes” (See
Picture Below) can lead to many including:
- Excessive moisture
- Excessive root rot
- Suffocation of plant roots
- Stem or trunk issues involving bacteria and fungus
- Creating habitat for insects and pests
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