Do You Have to Put Mulch on Your Garden?

After the wedding chances are you will become homeowners or maybe even before. There is a lot to know about taking care of the home, maintenance, the  yard and much more. 
Maintaining your yard no matter what the season is a
challenge. After all, who wants to have a dried and messed-up yard? If you want
to keep your yard pleasant to the eye, make sure to hire
commercial landscaping services
in Nassau County. No matter what
your yard issues are, you can rely on them and transform your yard into an
eye-catching attraction in your neighborhood.

There are two kinds of people in this world: those who are
natural green thumbs and those who are not. Gardening and landscaping can be a
fun and fulfilling activity. Unfortunately, it might not be for everyone. In
such cases, you might want to ask experts to help you achieve your dream
landscaped yard.

All about mulch
It can be frustrating to water and weed your garden area,
only to find your plants die in the end, no matter how you religiously take
care of it. You can avoid such instances by mulching. Mulch is a gardening
material used to cover the soil surface.

Mulch is usually spread out on the soil to prevent weeds
from growing and sucking out the nutrients from your plants. At the same time,
it keeps the soil moisturized, so you don’t have to water your plants every
day. Mulch can also make your garden area look more eye-catching.

There are two types of mulch: organic and inorganic. Both
can provide positive benefits to your garden area in terms of keeping your
plants well and alive, regardless of the season. You can buy mulches in
gardening stores, while others are available in your yard.

Types of mulch
As mentioned, there are two types of mulch: organic and
inorganic. Some of the most common types of organic mulch are the following:

  • Shredded
    leaves
           
  • Newspapers
           
  • Grass
    clippings
           
  • Manure
    and food composts
           
  • Hay/straw
           
  • Chipped
    or shredded bark
As organic mulch start to decompose, it will slowly seep
into the soil and help improve its fertility. Plus, you don’t have to buy
organic mulch because it’s everywhere. You can even make organic mulch on your
own.

On the other hand, you can use inorganic mulch. It is mostly
available in gardening stores, but you can also find it in your area. Some of
the most popular types of inorganic mulch are the following:
  • Gravel
    and stone
           
  • Landscape
    fabric
           
  • Plastic
           
  • Rubber
These types of mulch can make your yard look attractive.
However, there might be other procedures involved before putting these mulches
on top of the soil. You should also consider the possible effects of using
inorganic mulch. For example, plastic mulch tends to get hot during summer and
might kill the plants if not applied properly.

Overall, keeping
your yard verdant
doesn’t have to be so difficult. It’s up to you
which type of mulch to put on your soil. Each mulch type has pros and cons.
That is why you should do your research first before choosing the right mulch
for your garden. You can also contact a reliable landscape service in your area
if you feel unsure.

Photo Credit:  Dan Cox Photography

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