Much ado about mulch
In forests, mulch doesn’t come in bags. Plants shed leaves, limbs, bark and petals, while low-growing flora blankets the soil. So why not borrow ideas as well as materials from nature for your own garden?
Technically speaking, anything covering the soil’s surface, including dung and stones, can act as a mulch. However, not all mulches are created equal. The best kinds are natural and coarse, allowing for good airflow and water penetration.
ORGANIC MULCHES
Organic mulches originate from anything once living and decomposable, including the following.
Leaves
Leaf litter is easily found in your
