Mulch
Soil is a main food supply for your plants but sometimes plants need a little more help and that can be in the form of fertilizer or mulch.
Mulch is great for plants, simply because you are turning something that would normally be thrown out as waste into a food supply and a very effective one at that.
Mulch will help to maintain moisture in the soil and reduce the weeds in the garden too.
Generally you should use mulch in damp weather so the plants will have sufficient moisture in the soil.
If you are using mulch in dry conditions make sure you water the soil first to retain some moisture as it will be harder for any water to get to the roots of your plants through the covering of mulch.
Mulch keeps the soil moist but it can also stop the soil getting moist if the water can't penetrate.
If you are using lawn clippings for mulch make sure you haven't used any chemicals on the lawn prior to cutting, that could have a detrimental affect on your plants.
If you leave the clippings to rot this will often reduce any side effects that these chemicals might have on your plants.
Lawn clippings can also generate a lot of heat so spread them around lightly in thin layers and don't smother your plants with it.
There are many different things that can be used for mulch, from lawn clippings and plant cuttings to straw, hay and bark.
All those autumn leaves that are blowing around your property can make good mulch but they really need to be left to rot before being used, as they can be quite acidic if used too soon.
If in doubt with anything you are using for mulch, leave it to rot and you can be sure it will be better for your garden.
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