Mulching
Benefits
- It helps to retain moisture
- Mulching suppresses weeds
- Mulch can add nutrients to the soil
- It can improve the overall structure of the soil; reducing compaction
- It provides a decorative finish
When and How
- Straight after planting
- It is best applied around winter to spring time
- Apply mulches at a depth of 2-4 inches
- Re-apply to this depth every year
- Apply general slow release fertilizer first to add extra nutrients to the soil.
Mulches Available
- Bark chip mulch
> Locks in moisture
> Decorative Finish
> Weed Suppressor
- Soil conditioner
> Weed Suppressor
> Soil structure improved
> Nutrients added
- Compost Mulch
> Top quality compost
> Soil Structure improved
- Rotted Horse Manure
> Ideal for rosebeds
> Nutrients added
> Soil structure improved
- Amended Soil
> A top quality enriched soil to top up your beds
> Nutrients added
> Soil structure improved