Mulching is a useful technique that is suitable not only for regular garden plants, but also decorative ones.
This method benefits your soil and your plants' health in many ways.
Here's why you should mulch decorative plants in your garden.
Moisture Retention
Mulch helps to retain soil moisture and prevents the soil from drying out quickly, especially during hot and dry weather.
This is particularly important for decorative plants, as they often have shallow root systems that can be more susceptible to drying out.
Weed Control
Mulch helps suppress weed growth by preventing weed seeds from germinating and competing with your decorative plants for nutrients and water.
The layer of mulch blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds, reducing their ability to grow.
Temperature Regulation
Mulch can keep the soil cooler during hot summer months and warmer during cold winters.
Soil Health Improvement
Organic mulches, such as wood chips, bark, or compost, gradually break down over time, enriching the soil with organic matter.
As the mulch decomposes, it improves soil structure, enhances nutrient content, and promotes beneficial soil microorganisms.
Erosion Control
It acts as a protective layer, preventing the soil from being washed away and keeping it in place around the root zone of the decorative plants.
