You have beautiful plants in your flower bed and think they look magnificent, so you are wondering if you really need mulch installation in St Augustine or a top layer. Well, you are half right and have some of the most breathtaking flower beds; however, you should seriously consider supplementing a top layer to your flower beds.
Why is it important to install mulch around trees?
The main reason people install a top layer is for curb appeal. Most people mulch installation in their flower beds, yet they will forget about their trees. In a way, mulching around trees is more important than flower beds. If you do not have mulch around your trees there is a good chance that your grass grows right up to your tree? This is where it can get costly for you later down the line.
You or your lawn care company will use a string trimmer around the tree where the mower cannot reach. No matter how careful the operator of the string trimmer is the tree will get hit at least a few times a year. Each time the tree gets hit by the trimmer it will weaken the tree. We are not saying your tree will die in a couple of years from a trimmer; however, it will cut the life expectancy and could weaken it enough that a storm could take the tree down.
What are the benefits of adding mulch?
You cannot go wrong by applying a top layer! You will get instant curb attraction. The reason we like mulch so much is that it reduces the labor in the flower beds. When you apply the right amount of mulch, it will deter weeds. Yes, that means that you will not have to keep pulling weeds or at least a lot less.
Let’s say you just planted your new plants and you want to leave your flower bed alone until next year. As long as you have a sprinkler for your flower bed you are good to go. If you do not you will need to continue watering your new flowers. Wait! A top layer can come to your rescue again. A top layer helps keep water in your flower bed, which means less watering. Depending on what you plant you may only need to water it the first time.
As the top layer breaks down it will add nutrients to the soil, which will help your plant’s health and for the health of your plant. Mulch is also like a jacket for your dirt. It will help stabilize the temperature, which in return helps protect the roots under the mulch.
How often should I apply mulch, and how much mulch will we need?
Mulching does not take long to finish and is relatively inexpensive. Typically, a yard of mulch takes an hour to lay. When you measure how much mulch just remember you want two to three inches in height. You want closer to three inches, especially if you have weeds in that area. This blocks the sunlight that weeds need to grow. Confirm that you pull any weeds before laying the mulch. You will want to apply more each year, and on the bright side, you can apply the new top layer on top of the old mulch.
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