What is Mulch?

A mulch is a layer of substance put on to the surface of soil. These substances can be a number of different materials, which are living plants or were once living plants that are positioned on the soil surface to prevent erosion, weed germination and reduce water evaporation.

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Choosing the best mulch for your garden depends on personal preference.

Organic mulch gives nurturance to soil and plants, because as it decomposes it releases nutrients into the soil, improving the soil structure and increasing production and quality.

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A good quality Organic Mulch will help you produce healthy productive Gardens, Vegetable patch or Orchards, particularly if you have some poorer quality soils. 

Mulch reduces winter injury from frosts by keeping your young plants protected and maintains more desirable soil temperatures for growth and production. 

As your Mulch breaks down it increases Organic matters in the soil which are beneficial for the growth and numbers of earthworms and soil microorganisms.

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