You might not consider that lawns profit from mulching, but unless you use a leaf catcher each time, you are mulching your ...

Mulches of shredded leaves and compost also ... valuable nutrients to plants for the gardening season ahead. When to apply mulch To be on the safe side, wait until after the first hard or killing ...

Applying mulch provides many benefits, including weed suppression, moderation of soil temperatures, moisture retention and the addition of organic matter and soil nutrients when organic mulches ...

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Before applying mulch in the garden, weed and water the area. Generally, a 1- to 3-inch depth in beds and around trees is good. (If applied thicker, some mulches can mat and prevent water ...

This is a good time to be mulching. Soil temperatures are in the upper 60s and soil-moisture levels are very good. Applying mulches now helps retain soil moisture, keeps soils from getting too hot, ...

Would it be OK to mulch using the fallen leaves of live oak trees? — Carrie That information does not apply to mulches. When you use low-nitrogen organic materials for mulch, such as cypress ...