WHAT IS MULCH AND WHY IS IT GOOD FOR ROSES?
Mulch is a layer of protective covering that sits above your soil. A mulch is good under your roses for several reasons. First, it helps to hold down the growth of weeds. Second, it helps to keep the water from evaporating out of the soil. Third, it helps to keep the temperature even and insulates it from both excess heat or cold. Fourth, it makes earthworms stay at a higher level in the soil where they do more good for the soil improvement. The mulch breaks down gradually and in doing so, adds more organic material and enriches the soil. Lastly, most mulches improve the looks of the rose bed.
