Choose the Right Mulch for Gardening & Landscaping

Mulch is like a favourite ingredient for those who love gardening and landscaping as it not only beautifies the look of the garden but also promotes growth and development of the saplings. There are two types of mulch available for the gardeners: organic mulch and inorganic mulch. Those who love to eat organic fruits & vegetables and have organic farms, go for organic mulch. The gardener must know the benefits of mulching and the correct mulch for his garden. So let's have a look at the benefits of bark mulch first:

1.     Mulching helps in preventing soil erosion as it forms a protective, replaceable layer that does not get wither away with winds or water.
2.     Helps in insulating the soil in harsh temperatures of winter. Mulching the soil will insulate the soil and help prevent it from freezing and thawing.
3.     Mulching improves appearance of the soil bed making it look more complete and attractive. Using decorative bark mulch for flower beds not only enhances its beauty but promotes growth & development.
4.     One of the best advantages of using mulch is weed growth prevention. It is environmentally friendly and stop weeds from growing that hampers growth & development of the plant.
5.     If a layer of mulch is applied on the soil bed of plants & fruits saplings, it reduces the chances of fruit and vegetables getting dirty from splashes of the soil below thereby keeping it neat & clean.

Now, let's see what factors should be kept in mind while choosing the correct mulch for garden.

1.     The gardener must know the soil pH suitability as mulches affect the pH value of soil. Like for soils containing acid-loving plants, bark mulch & pine needle are the best.
2.     If you want to make your garden bed look more attractive then depending on the design of your garden, you can choose a mulch that matches in color & texture of the garden.
3.     There are certain mulches like stone mulch & bark chips that needs to be removed in spring season because they can cause hindrance for emerging plants.
4.     Organic mulches add nutrients into the soil when they decompose. So choose a mulch that guarantees plenty of nutrients for your flowers & plants.
5.     Different plants have different watering requirements. Since some mulches are better at allowing water & air to pass through them than others, so choose a mulch according to the requirement.