Mulch
Benefits of Mulching:
- Mulching helps to keep soil moist by reducing evaporation and protecting the soil from direct sun light. Mulching can reduce watering by up to 60 percent.
- Mulching helps to prevent and suppress weeds which compete with plants for moisture and nutrients.
- Mulching helps to maintain a constant soil temperature.
- Once broken down Mulches from organic matter add nutrients to the soil.
- Mulching can prevent soil movement and run off.