Many people believe that mulch is simply used for aesthetic purposes. But this view fails to realize that mulch is also incredibly beneficial for the health of your plants. There are many reasons why you should include mulch in your landscape beds. One reason why it's really important is that it protects soil from extreme shifts in temperature.
Mulch reduces soil erosion by minimizing the direct impact of rain on the soil. This is pretty useful in Florida, especially during our rainiest seasons. Mulch is also made of wood, so it decomposes. As a result, it will add valuable nutrients back into your soil as it breaks down. To top it off, you can choose mulch in a variety of different colors to suit your landscape's aesthetic. These awesome benefits will hopefully show you why you need mulch for your landscape beds!
Mulch will protect your soil from extreme temperature changes.
A landscape bed without mulch is like a bed without sheets - incomplete! When you leave out the protection of a mulch ground cover, your plants will be exposed to all sorts of conditions and will be unable to protect themselves. Mulch acts as a valuable blanket for your vegetation by protecting the soil from extreme temperature changes. If the temperature were to drop drastically overnight, which it sometimes can here in Florida, the soil temperature will stay close to the same, so your plants won't be affected by the weather change.
Mulch will reduce soil erosion.
Soil erosion is a natural process that happens over time with all soils. The most common cause of this process in landscape beds, however, is rain. Here in Florida, we often receive heavy rain throughout the year. Without a ground covering, eventually, the rain will erode your soil and expose the roots of your plants to any environmental conditions that come. Mulch is beneficial for your landscape beds because it reduces the speed of soil erosion. It will be the barrier between your soil and the rain so that it is not the first point of contact for rainwater.
Mulch will eventually break down and release nutrients into your soil.
Another reason why you should have mulch in your landscape beds is that it will provide return nutrients to your soil as it breaks down. Because mulch is made of wood, it will eventually break down and need to be replenished, but in the process, it will be providing your plants with valuable nutrients that they can use to grow nice and strong.
For best results, it is recommended that your mulch be replenished at least once per year.
Mulch comes in a variety of colors!
Benefits are one thing, but mulch can also be a beautiful addition to your landscape beds. This is one of the primary reasons that people select a mulch ground covering. Our company professionally installs mulch in a variety of colors to match the aesthetic of your property and add to your curb appeal. Here are a few of our options:
- Cocoa brown
- Natural hardwood
- Mini pine bark
Protect the health of your plants this year with our mulch installation service!
At Tropical Gardens Landscape, we offer professional mulch installation to help protect the health of your plants. Our team can install a mulch ground covering in your landscape beds and we can also replenish it once per year to maximize its health and aesthetic benefits. Our mulch installation service is available in and around Sarasota, FL and in nearby areas like Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Give us a call today at (941) 993-2442 to schedule an appointment for this service!
