Rich River Garden Mulch

25 reasons to MULCH 

1. reduces evaporation
2. maintains moisture
3. keeps soil cool in summer and warm in winter
4. suppresses weeds
5. improves soil nutrition
6. improves soil conditions, binding sands, and opening up clays
7. improves soil drainage
8. protects plants from frost injury
9. stops erosion
10. saves time cultivating and hoeing
11. Prevents surface crusting allowing the soil to breathe
12. reduces soil compaction
13. prevents vitamin loss in plants
14. encourages nutrients to be taken up by the roots
15. improves the yield of crops
16. stops nutrients from being leached from the soil
17. hinders pests laying their eggs near to the plant roots
18. deters harmful insects by its odour
19. reduces losses caused by soil borne diseases
20. encourages earthworms and other microorganisms
21. causes feeder roots to develop near the soil surface
22. encourages roots to penetrate deeper in search of food
23. makes plants more sturdy
24. improves the flavour and the quality of the harvest
25. improves the ‘look’ of the garden