You probably haven’t ever taken the time to consider; what are the benefits of mulch in your landscape. When you think of mulch, your mind might immediately go to its ability to enhance the curb appeal of your property. While mulch does give your landscaping the finished touch many are looking for, there are, in fact, other important benefits to a well mulched landscape.
Mulch Improves Health of the Ground Soil
Mulch regulates soil temperature naturally as it acts as a natural insulator, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. This insulation allows plant roots to grow stronger and healthier, promoting long-term growth. This barrier also acts as a moisture barrier, keeping the ground cooler during the heat of the summer, which will also keep the moisture from escaping as quickly as unmulched areas. This can benefit the trees and other plants within your landscape beds. Additionally, as mulch decomposes, it adds essential nutrients to the soil, enriching it with organic matter that helps your plants thrive.
Mulch is a Natural Weed Control
Every homeowners’s menace is weeds. Weeds can quickly take over if you aren’t on top of them at all times. Furthermore, many don’t want to use chemicals that can harm certain plants and animals. While there are many weed control solutions, one of the easiest is having a thick layer of mulch on the ground. This, again, acts as a barrier by preventing sunlight from getting to the soil and germinating any seeds that may have found their way into your landscaping.
Prevent Erosion
If you live in a windy area or on a slope with more erosion than usual, you may want to look into getting mulch. While grass and other plants are great for erosion, sometimes they are harder to get started and keep around than just putting down some mulch. Mulch is a great way to keep erosion at a minimum while making the surrounding area look amazing at the same time. Furthermore, if you have a low lying area, this can also become an issue for erosion and drainage, but a little mulch can smooth and even out that area, creating a more aesthetic look and feel overall.
Mulch is a Natural way to Control Insects.
Many people probably don’t think about wood being an insect repellent? While not all mulch is great at this, certain types of mulch are excellent! Cedar mulch, for example, has natural properties that repel insects, preventing issues with termites or mosquitoes, which is why it’s one type that is highly recommended, especially if you are using the mulch near the base of your home or foundation. Unlike other mulch from different wood types that break down and can become a haven for insects, Cedar mulch has properties that act as natural insect repellents, while improving the look of your home or business. Furthermore, cedar is naturally resistant to decay and will last longer too.
Ready to Mulch? Contact Us Today!
While there are many benefits to having mulch laid in your landscape beds, many people don’t have the time or energy to do it themselves. That’s why we are here At Calvin Landscape, we provide professional mulch installation and landscaping services in the greater Indianapolis area. Whether you are looking to improve the aesthetics of your landscaping or want to reap some of these other excellent benefits, contact us today at 317-247-6316 or request a quote here on our website.