Basics of Mulching
How to Apply Mulch
Maintaining Mulched Areas
Making your own Mulch
Problems with Inorganic Mulches
Problems with Organic Mulches
Where to Use Mulch
Benefits of Mulching
Why Mulch?
Benefits of Mulching: Moisture Retention
Benefits of Mulching: Weed Control
Types of Mulch
Types of Mulch: Inorganic Mulches
Types of Mulch: Organic Mulch
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Mulching has many benefits. One of the beneficial effects of mulching is moisture retention. This is an invaluable practice when creating a water-wise landscape. In this section, we will discuss the ways mulch helps retain moisture and what mulches to avoid for moisture retention.
Moisture is lost through a variety of ways. Evaporation of moisture from soils accounts for a large amount of moisture loss on hot, windy days. …
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| Gravel is available in different sizes and colors Photo credit: Leo Reynolds Flickr CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 |
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| Bark is a very popular mulch and comes in different sizes and colors Photo credit: R23W Flickr CC BY-NC 2.0 |
Choosing the correct mulch material is important when planning a water wise landscape. Mulch can increase water retention in soil, however, using organic mulch with some very drought tolerant plants can cause too much moisture to be retained and potentially cause root rot.
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