What does mulch do for the yard?

Question

I know it makes everything look good. But what does it do for the yard. Is there any way to put it down. OR do you just lay it where you want it. How do you prevent weeds from growing through it.

Answer 1

mulch besides looking good is really good for the yard,..it helps with lime  or clay in your soil if there is too much,..and hardly any weeds grow when this is down...if any do grow just pull them out cause it will not be too many...or spray some bleach on the weed it will kill them...you just put it down any how you want it and ,around the flowers you put less cause the plant needs to breathe...the mulch also holds the water in so your plant is happy on very hot days....this is a good thing,...good luck...

Answer 2

Mulch actually helps hold the water around your plants and trees.  My husband buys black lawn weed block (you can get it at places like Sam's Club, Home Depot and Lowe's).  You cut it to the size you need (he folds it over so it's twice as thick) and lay it down around your plants.  If your planting new plants or bulbs, lay down the weed block and then using scissors, cut a "X" , pull it back and put in the plant or bulb and then let it flop back on it's own so it's loose.  When your done planting, just  toss the mulch on and level it out so you don't have more in one area than in another.  When it rains, the mulch will pack down a little bit.   Have fun with your gardening!

Answer 3

mulch hides all the rubbish in your yard that you are too lazy to pick up and put in the rubbish bin.....