Mulching Tips: Buying & Applying the Best Mulch

The benefits of mulching are numerous and hard to ignore. If you truly want your garden to thrive, mulching is a necessary step. It prevents the growth of destructive weeds, keeps the soil rich in moisture and nutrients, promotes strong plant roots throughout the year, and can also improve the appearance of your garden. However, if mulching is not done correctly, the benefits may be lost.

With a few mulching tips and tricks up your sleeve, you will be able to make the most of your mulch. Using fine mulches from Kurtz Nursery and Topsoil will bring your garden to life and make it more aesthetically pleasing as well. To learn more about mulching and the types of mulch and topsoil for sale from our landscaping supply company, call us now at (636)405-2667.

A Beginners Guide to Mulching

There are some important steps you should follow for proper mulching of your garden. If done right, your mulch will last longer and do more for your plants and trees. Here is an overview of what it takes to mulch your garden.

Prepare the Area: Before you begin mulching, you will need to clean up the area and prepare the soil. Create your landscape beds and, if necessary, remove any weeds that have started to grow. Make sure to get them out by the roots so that they do not grow again. You can also choose to lay down landscaping fabric before mulching to stop weeds from sprouting.
Decide What Type and How Much to Buy: Measure the area of your garden to calculate the square footage. You will also need to calculate based on how thick you want to lay down your mulch. The recommended thickness is 3 to 4 inches and no more. If you are replacing old mulch, you can use less than 3 inches. You will also need to find out what the best kind of mulch is for your garden. Some types of plants require finer ground mulches while others are better with coarser mulch. Our mulching experts can help you determine what types is best.
Purchase the Mulch: We recommend buying bulk mulch instead of bags. The main advantage of this is a cost savings. Additionally, you will not having to struggle loading and unloading large heavy bags of mulch. With Kurtz Nursery, we can provide bulk deliveries of mulch right to your door.
Spread the Mulch Around: The final step in mulching is to spread the mulch around. Start by shoveling your mulch in small portions onto the areas that require mulching. You can also fill a wheelbarrow with the mulch and pour it over the landscaping bed. Then, depending on the size of the area, you can use a rake or your hands to spread it around evenly. When doing this, make sure that you leave some space between the stems and trunks of your plants and the mulch so that the roots can still receive air.

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Mulching Your Plants

Here are a few things to avoid while mulching your shrubs, plants, and trees:

Over-mulching
Using wood chips as mulch
Getting mulch from unreliable sources
Mulching right up to the trunk or stem of the plant
Not mulching your garden
Mulching after weeds have already began to grow and failing to remove weeds

Let Kurtz Nursery Help with Your Mulching Needs

At Kurtz Nursery, we can provide bulk deliveries of all our products so that you do not have to worry about transport. We also believe in helping our customers understand the benefits of mulching their gardens and landscapes. To learn more about how to schedule a bulk delivery or for more information about mulching, call us at (636)405-2667, and we will be glad to help you.