Why Mulch?

• Benefits to the Garden: Mulching acts as a protective layer, reducing water evaporation during summers and providing insulation in winter. It's like a natural blanket for your garden.

• Adds Nutrients: Explore the benefits of "fish mulch" or Sea soil, rich in marine nutrients. Unlike artificial fertilizers, these natural options enhance your garden's vitality.

• Weed Prevention: Mulching is a time-efficient solution for weed prevention. By creating a barrier, it inhibits weed growth, making your garden easier to maintain.

• Looks Attractive: Elevate your property's aesthetics with mulch. It covers imperfections, giving your garden a fresh and consistent appearance that makes plants stand out.

When is the Best Time to Mulch?

While mulching is beneficial throughout the year, winter or early spring is ideal. This practice acts as a protective blanket for plants with shallow roots, promoting overall plant health.

How Often to Mulch?

Establish a planned and budgeted mulching schedule. While yearly mulching yields the best results, properties on a two/three-year cycle can benefit by dividing the property into sections.

Common Question: Can you skip mulching for a year? Yes, but it's comparable to skipping a dentist appointment – not recommended for long-term health.

Common Mistakes to Avoid:

• Mulching Up to Stems: Avoid burying plant stems. Ensure there's a gap between mulch and small tree or plant stems.

• Keep Mulch Away from Structures: Prevent moisture buildup by keeping mulch away from buildings and fences, reducing the risk of rot.

• Uneven Distribution: Achieve consistent coverage by using a wheelbarrow and spreading small piles evenly across your garden bed.

• Pile of Mulch on the Driveway: When hiring a landscaper for mulching, ensure they have a dump truck. Mulch piles on driveways can stain surfaces, requiring pressure washing afterward. This adds time and cost. Moreover, moving mulch from a pile to a wheelbarrow is labor-intensive. With a dump truck, crews can use gravity for easier loading, saving energy for spreading. Also, a truck allows flexibility in placement, avoiding driveway blockage.

Incorporating mulching into your year-round garden maintenance routine is key for a beautiful, low-maintenance garden. Enjoy the benefits of enhanced aesthetics, weed control, nutrient enrichment, and more time to appreciate your garden's beauty.

Trust in the expertise of Green Image Lawn and Garden, Victoria BC's top landscaping professionals for a flourishing garden year-round.