What’s All the Fuss About Mulch?
What’s All the Fuss About Mulch? Mulch has gone beyond being useful, to be its own element in the landscape, adding health and beauty to the garden when done properly. The purpose of mulching is to cover the roots of a plant with something to hold in moisture and prevent erosion, to keep the roots cool in summer and warm in winter, to reduce weed growth, and to possibly add nutrients to the soil (depending on what is used). Mulch can be applied in any season and should be installed at least once a year. Some homeowners mulch every six …