Throughout the year, your plants in Ohio will face fluctuating weather changes and harsh conditions, so you need to ensure they have the protection they need. That's where mulch comes in. Refreshing your mulch ground cover every spring will help your plants stay strong and healthy because it retains moisture, regulates the soil temperature, prevents weed growth, and combats erosion. However, since mulch is made up of organic matter, it will decompose over time. Because of this, you need to replenish it annually in the spring to ensure it remains at the optimal thickness to effectively protect your plants and keep your landscape beds looking great.

How does mulch benefit your plants?

Mulch does so much more than make your landscape beds look pristine and manicured. This landscape helper plays a vital role in maintaining the tip-top health of your plants and protecting them from the elements! Here are some of the ways mulch benefits your plants:

  • Mulch helps the soil retain moisture by shielding it from the sun, thus minimizing evaporation and keeping the ground moist. Keeping the soil moist is crucial, especially during the summer, so your plants don't dry out or suffer from dehydration.
  • Mulch regulates the soil temperature by insulating your landscape beds. It ensures the soil temperature is stable to protect the roots of your plants from extreme weather conditions.
  • Mulch suppresses weeds by preventing weeds seeds from reaching the soil where they can germinate. Without weeds, your landscape plants don't have to compete for much-needed nutrients.
  • Mulch controls erosion by covering the soil and absorbing the impact of rain droplets, keeping the topsoil intact. By controlling erosion, the nutrients in the soil don't get washed away.

Mulch consists of organic materials that decompose over time, reducing its beneficial properties.

Mulch is made up of natural and organic materials, which means it will decompose over time. As it breaks down, it will release nutrients into the soil, which your plants can benefit from. However, this will also reduce its other beneficial properties, and the mulch won't be thick enough to provide the protection that your plants need. Not only that, but its color will fade, too, making your landscape beds look unkempt.

Replenish Your Mulch Annually in the Spring So Your Plants Can Reap All the Intended Benefits

If you want to get the most out of your mulch and ensure your plants reap all the intended benefits, you should replenish it annually in the spring. Doing it once a year will keep your landscape beds beautiful and manicured while providing top-tier protection for your plants. Additionally, spring is the ideal time to refresh it because it will prevent weeds from sprouting and stealing nutrients from your plants, plus set them up for success come summer. After all, it'll keep the soil temperature down and retain the water they need to stay hydrated during this stressful season.

The mulch in your landscape beds should be 2-3 inches thick, as this will provide optimal benefits to your plants without smothering them.

Call us today to schedule our mulch installation service!

Do you want to provide the optimal protection your plants need from harsh conditions and drastic weather changes? If so, you've come to the right place. Our crew at Degree Lawn & Landscape offers a mulch installation service that you can schedule in the spring and fall. We also offer various kinds of mulch, so you can choose which one fits your landscape beds best. Our mulch installation service is available to commercial and residential properties, as well as HOAs, in West Chester, Mason, Liberty Township, OH, and surrounding areas. Call us today at (513) 874-3256 to schedule!