Mulching garden beds is one of the easiest ways to make the soil in your garden much better.
Mulch is used to retain moisture, suppress weeds and improve the nutritional value of the soil.
What is mulching
Covering the soil with a layer of organic material. Straw, sawdust, leaves, grass or compost are used as mulch.
What does mulch give to the soil?
This helps retain moisture in the soil, prevent it from drying out and reduce the number of weeds.
How to Use Mulch in the Garden Properly
Mulch can remain in the beds all year round and does not need to be removed.
It can be raked between the rows before sowing seeds, green manure, vegetables. Seedlings are planted in holes, and the mulch only needs to be raked, but not removed.
The Dangers of Using Mulch
You may encounter a problem when, after mulching with straw, the plants begin to turn yellow.
The fact is that straw, during the process of decomposition, causes a lack of nitrogen, which is what plants signal.
The mulch layer is watered with "Baikal" or "Siyanie" - and the problem is solved. The preparations will help the straw to decompose faster and not draw all the nitrogen from the soil.
What kind of mulch to put on the beds
Don't miss the opportunity to renew the mulch layer every year. The old layer decomposes and loses its effectiveness. Use only organic material for mulching beds.
Put different mulches on the beds: in spring, autumn straw, leaves, lawn grass will do. And the soil will become much more fertile.
Using mulch in your garden is a great way to improve the soil.
