Published Apr 10, 2023
It covers the soil with organic or inorganic material to protect and nourish plants.
Mulching helps control weeds, retain moisture, regulate temperature, and add nutrients to the soil.
Choose a suitable mulch for your crops, such as grass clippings, straws, leaves, peat moss, pine needles, etc.
Mulch in early spring, winter, or fall. Avoid mulching when the soil is too wet or too dry.
Spread a layer of 2-4 inches around the plants, leaving some space around the stems. Replace as needed.
Mulching can improve crop yield by enhancing soil quality, reducing pests and diseases, and saving time and money.