Garden

Mulching has many benefits if done correctly. Mulch itself is a material that is spread over the surface of the soil. It can be an organic or inorganic material. Organic mulch consists of formerly living things, such as chopped leaves, straw, compost, wood chips, and other materials, even paper. Inorganic mulches include stones, plastics, and manufactured materials such as landscaping fabrics. These days you can even find recycled tires at playgrounds chopped up as mulch. The rubber mulch lasts longer than organic materials, utilizes recycled tires that could otherwise end up in landfills, and is gentler on little knees and elbows during falls. Read more…