What are the benefits of mulching: a really long list
Many gardeners tirelessly repeat that mulching makes their daily work much easier.
Together with the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , we figured out what the benefits of this procedure are.
As it turns out, mulch helps retain moisture in the soil. As a result, plant growers have the opportunity to visit their beds with a watering can less often.
In addition, you can be sure that the roots of the plants will not be exposed when watering.
Moreover, thanks to mulching, you get rid of the need to loosen and dig the soil throughout the season - under the layer of covering material, the soil remains soft and loose.
Another advantage that can be applied to organic mulch: you will find a lot of earthworms under it. And, as we know, the more of these creatures in the garden, the more fertile the soil will be.
When talking about the benefits of mulching, it is impossible not to mention that as a result you get much fewer weeds in the beds.
Finally, mulch protects plant roots from overheating in hot weather and from freezing during frosts.
