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Mulch is a material applied to the soil to help maintain moisture, prevent soil erosion, and lastly, to keep the soil warm. Even if you don’t have any of these problems, applying mulch helps maintain the soil temperature so that the plants can be warm enough to grow. This is why mulching is considered to be a great addition to any property. They also help keep your lawn aesthetically pleasing. So what are the different types of mulch materials available?
Tree Leaves
Tree leaves are one of the most popular mulch materials. They have all the advantages listed above and also have several more. They help retain moisture, keep the soil cool and moist, and prevent soil erosion. Tree leaves also have a slow rate of decomposition, which makes them very popular among organic gardeners. They also make good organic mulch when used in combination with other materials.
Plastic
Plastic is a great material to use for mulch because it is cheap. Another reason why you should use this is that when it decomposes, it does not release any foul odors. It can easily be recycled and it won’t stick to anything so you won’t have to worry about damaging the lawnmower. However, the biggest shortcoming of plastic is that it does not allow any water to pass through it. When it does rain, it will just run off the surface into the soil, so you will be in for a lot of wet soil on your lawn. Also, plastic is non-absorbent so it doesn’t help maintain moisture or add any to your soil.
Wood chips
Wood chips are great mulch and they are eco-friendly. Their decomposition is slow and they are easy to dispose of which makes them another choice for organic mulch. They add some extra nutrients to the soil and they help maintain the soil temperature. They also keep the soil more aerated which is why you will often see them used in landscape design.
For quality mulching services, hire JO Landscaping. We mulch in Bingham Farms, MI. Give us a call at (248) 846-8323 today!