Much research has been done on plant health care and chemicals for that can be applied for vigor and growth. All science and college degrees aside, MULCH is the one of the best things that can be done to improve your landscape plants health. Plants as well as trees are not in there natural environment which is the forest.

MULCH BENEFITS:

1. Keeps the soil cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
2. Provides organic matter for the roots such as nitrogen (N).
3. Prevents on of the most deadly things to plants - SOIL COMPACTION.
4. Keeps moisture in the soil longer.
5. Helps prevent competition such as grass and weeds.
6. Helps prevent damage from string trimmers and lawn mowers.
7. Helps prevent soil erosion.
8. Adds to the beauty of the landscape.

TYPES OF MULCH

1. Bark
2. Wood Chips
3. Leaves
4. Grass Clippings
5. Pine Straw
6. Gravel
7. Pebbles
8. Landscape fabric