In autumn, mulch is no less important than in spring or summer, as it helps protect plants from frost.
Mulch can also be very nutritious and beneficial, resulting in incredibly fertile soil next year.
In order to choose the highest quality option, it is worth paying attention to three worthy materials, notes the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti" Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an agronomist and landscape designer.
What to choose from
Compost
This is the best option that will allow you to truly reliably protect your plantings from the cold and improve the quality of the soil. Compost is considered an absolutely safe material that brings continuous benefits.
Humus
Absolutely any berry bushes and fruit trees will be "happy" with such a mulching layer. You can also use humus as mulch for roses.
The only drawback is that weeds may begin to grow more vigorously.
Straw
This type of mulch will provide reliable protection from cold weather, so many gardeners like to use it. The only caveat is that weed seeds can "hide" in the straw.
