Spring in suburbia is evident by the large piles of mulch that other people dump in their driveways. While installing mulch seems for instance a simple process, many homeowners use so much mulch on their landscape beds they will create an environment that is detrimental to the health of the plants which they are trying to nurture.
One can’t help but cringe when viewing a ‘volcano’ of mulch installed around a tree. Have a look at will discuss the proper methods of installing mulch and the different types of mulch to use (and not to use).
The goal mulch is actually conserve moisture and inhibit weed growth in planting beds and timber. Mulch is also attractive regulating soil temperatures; soil will stay cooler in the summer and warmer your winter having a layer of mulch. Organic mulches will improve dirt quality when he break down. Mulch has also become a decorative factor in many landscaping. When installing mulch, follow these basic guidelines for the health of the plants:
– Never use more than 3-4″ full of compost. When re-mulching, keep general depth under 4″ and consider even 2-3″ as plenty. Collect old mulch if necessary, or minimally break up the old mulch if more affordable become matted. Too much mulch is worse than no compost. Excessive mulch may dried the upper root zone of plants and cause plant roots to grow upwards in the mulch.
– Never pile mulch directly around the stem of plants- rather pull the mulch back several inches to produce a mulch-free small area around the stem. Mulch piled against the stem of a typical plant trigger rotting, and invites disease and damage from insects.
– Weed barrier under mulch often causes more problems than benefits. The inhibition water and oxygen are two major concerns. Also, weeds will eventually root into the mulch and into the weed barrier, causing big problems when the weeds are pulled.
– Exercise caution when using processed sewage sludge (Earthlife, Earthmate). While these typically the darkest of mulches, they are also rich in nitrogen which enables it to cause excessive growth and even burning of the plants. These items are best used being a soil amendment in limited quantities. Many tests show these products to contain heavy metals- so ensure that it stays out of your vegetable patio or garden.
There are many types of mulch to select from. Ground up hardwood, bark mulch, and dyed mulches are preferred. Pine bark, Cypress and pine straw are definitely popular globe south. Stone may also be used, and it is more maintenance actually term with cleaning debris from between the stones an additional nuisance.
Cheap Georgia Mulch
3000 Trotters Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30004
(770) 637-9147