1 minute skills
mulch
mulching is
one of those
gardening
silver bullets
that ticks all
of the boxes
Just like Google, mulch is one of those rare noun/verbs that
forever changes and redefines cultures and civilizations.
From lucerne to pulverized sugar cane, pine needles to grass,
pea straw to wood chips; mulching is one of those gardening
silver bullets that ticks all of the boxes. It helps regulate
soil temperature, keeps in moisture, suppresses weeds, and as
mulch breaks down it provides valuable food to your patch.
There are two key points to
understanding mulch.
1. Don’t smother your seedlings. That means let seedlings grow
to a respectable size (let’s say 10cm) before laying it on
thick.
2. Lay it on thick. We like to use the scientific hand
measurement system. Anywhere between the 2nd or 3rd knuckle
should do the trick. If plants are a little small and you’re
feeling dexteress, start with less mulch and then add bit
more as they grow.