How to use mulch

We all know what mulch is. We see it as the by-product when mowing our lawn or when treating our yard waste using a wood chipper, wood chipper or mulcher. It is common knowledge that it is beneficial to the earth, but do you know how to use it properly?

Yes, there is a proper way to use mulch. In fact, the wrong way to use it can make it toxic, damaging our plants and even killing them. This makes it important to learn how to do and not how to use mulch.

Here are the things you need to know about using mulch:

DO NOT - never use weeds as your raw material. Remember that weeds are very hardy plants that can survive in many types of conditions where other plants cannot. Using them as raw material for your mulch can introduce weeds into your garden.

Do - Always use dry leaves or twigs or other organic waste as raw material. Remember, wet or damp mulch is much more susceptible to toxicity than dry mulch.

DON’T - Do not raise mulch higher than 4 inches and make sure they are stored loosely. This allows your mulch to breathe. When stacked stably, you create pockets of mulch that get no oxygen, causing a reaction that turns it into toxic mulch.

DO - Turn mulch regularly. This ensures that all your mulch gets sufficient oxygen all around, which is necessary for it to break down properly.

DO - When buying Mulch Collegeville, pa  from garden stores, leave it outdoors before using it. Turn it frequently and make sure it is loosely positioned. This allows you to avert any toxicity issues from improper storage.

DO - If you are unsure whether mulch is toxic or not, perform a plant test. Select mulch stored in the middle of the mulch bag or pile. Use it around a cheap plant and observe it. The effects of toxicity will quickly be seen within a few days. Your plant shows signs of withering, dryness, and burning of leaves when it comes into contact with toxic bark chips.

DO - When applying mulch to your garden, a thickness of about 2 inches is great to prevent soil erosion and rapid evaporation of moisture from the soil.

DO - Give your plant some space. Allow a circumference of 4 to 6 inches from the bottom of the plant's trunk before laying mulch. We don't want it right up to your plant's trunk.