Buying And Using Mulch In Your Landscaping

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Buying And Using Mulch In Your Landscaping

22 November 2021
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Mulch is a common feature of many landscaping designs. However, it can still be possible for homeowners to be unsure of the ways that they can utilize mulch in their landscaping to improve the appearance of their property.

Mulch Serves Practical Benefits

Mulch is often used to help improve the aesthetics of a landscaping design. However, it is also capable of providing some important benefits as well. For example, mulch will gradually decompose over time, which can help to add nutrients to the soil. It can also minimize erosion and make it much harder for weeds to germinate while also increasing the moisture retention of the soil. These practical benefits may end up being more important to you than the aesthetic benefits as they can directly improve the overall health of your landscaping while reducing maintenance.

Mulch Will Need To Be Replenished

While mulch is an extremely versatile material, it is also susceptible to breaking down and washing away. These factors will lead to the mulch eventually needing to be replenished in order to maintain the benefits that you were expecting from it. To account for this reality, the mulch that you apply to your property should be made at least a couple of inches thick. Luckily, there are options for buying bulk mulch, which can allow you to affordably supply yourself with enough mulch to effectively use it in your landscaping. If you decide to buy bulk mulch, you will want to determine whether it is treated with pesticides. Otherwise, you may want to treat the mulch with termite and ant pesticides as these are pests that may be drawn to mulch.

You Can Minimize The Risk Of Mulch Washing Away

There may not be much that you can do to prevent the mulch from gradually decomposing. However, there are steps that you can take to help stop it from being able to wash away. The installing of edging that is taller than the mulch can help to hold it in place even when there are heavy rains. To keep the edging from retaining water and eventually running over, the edging will need to have effective drainage. The use of a screen on the interior side of the drain pipe can prevent the mulch from entering the drain. These steps are especially important if you live in an area that regularly receives intense rainfall or if you are using the mulch on an incline or other uneven surface.

For more information contact a company such as Whispering Pines Landscape.