It is always worth remembering that autumn mulching will be different from other mulches in many ways.
It is important for us not only to preserve all the known properties of mulch, but also to provide crops with heat sources.
Therefore, it is worth choosing the best components to create a mulch layer.
What options are worth paying attention to?
Pine litter
You can safely use pine needles to create a mulch layer. They should look healthy and dry. In this case, they will not affect the acidity indicators.
Peat
Many people use peat because of its ability to protect crops from frost. But it is always worth remembering that peat increases the acidity level of the soil.
Compost
This option is one of the most successful, since compost will not only be able to maintain the necessary level of heat, but will also significantly affect the quality of the soil.
Other options
To create an autumn mulch layer, you can use regular straw. A good option would be the bark of coniferous trees. Some even use nut shells and sawdust.
