Mulch flower beds when fall arrives
How to mulch flower beds when fall arrives Learn mulch basics for the fall garden from The Seasoned Gardener. Not only do mulches dramatically reduce evaporation of water from the soil surface, but by reducing weeds they help prevent competition for water. As a result, soil moisture stays more constant and roots grow better. Organic mulches save a bit more water than stone mulches, but just about all mulches do a good job. And almost any soil cover is better than none at all.
