Why use mulch?
Many people use mulch for a decorative ground cover but don’t realize the extra benefits it provides. Mulch helps retain moisture for the plants and acts as erosion control during heavy rains. It also provides a natural weed barrier that doesn’t allow sunlight in. A mulch ground cover keeps temperatures in the soil moderate during the heat of summer, and frost protection for plants in winter. The best benefit of mulch, however, is the material it provides when it eventually breaks down and enriches the soil.
