How does mulch work? Why Mulch?

Mulch is alway recommended by landscaping companies. Mulch is the top layer above the soil about 2-3 in thickness either organic or inorganic in Landscape Beds, around plants, or trees.  Aside from its decorative look it provides many benefits.  It conserves water is its main functionality but prevents weeds and slowly feeds the soil.   Mulch keeps sunlight from hitting the soil keeping the soil moist and preventing evaporation.  With bare soil the evaporation is lost and the bare soil will cause the heat to build up.  When the heat builds up you will begin to see plants wilt and looked stressed.  Mulch also breaks down releasing nutrients that plants use.  The exposure to the sunlight causes weed seeds to germinate but under the mulch keeps the weeds dormant.  It also protects the roots during a cold-winter area.  During the hot-summer months it protects the roots from the heat.  Mulched plants tend to have more roots than plants that are not mulched.  It also prevents soil compaction and erosion in certain circumstances.  In fact mulching is one of the most popular lawn care services.

It can be purchased either in Bags or in bulk.  For those wondering bags tend to be faster to put out but is a little more expensive than purchasing in bulk.  When purchasing in bulk the material is usually less expensive but takes more time installing.  You can purchase a chemical that can recolor the mulch but most people replace it. Whenever you call  grass cuttingservices,  ask them to leave the shredded grass in the lawn as mulch. This can save you some bucks. But it’s always advised to buy proper mulch.  Certain people have a problem with Mulch washing out of beds.  In this case your first option would be to install a border or something to hold the mulch in.  A chemical can also be purchased which is like a “glue substance”.   It comes in a spray tank and can be spray on top of the mulch locking it in place not allowing it to move. 

Mulch varies in color from Natural look, brown, black, red, pea gravel, plastic, etc. 

Examples of organic Mulch are below:

●     Bark, shredded or chipped

●     Straw

●     Leaves, whole or shredded

●     Grass Clippings

●     Newspaper

●     Composted Manure

●     Sawdust

●     Hay

Common Mulch Problems:

●     Fungus

●     Mold

●     Sour smell

To check and see if mold exist peel back a few inches of mulch looking beneath the top layer in random areas.  If you begin to see white spots then mold exists. 

TO PREVENT WEEDS AND CAUSING HARM TO PLANTS, MULCH YOUR BEDS!!!

5 ways to maintain your landscaping and lawns

A beautiful lawn and a well groomed landscape always adds to the beauty (and value) of your house and keeps you healthy and happy.

Maintaining a healthy and beautiful lawn can be a tedious and time consuming job, so most folks turn to Landscaping Companies for help and expert advice.

But there are a few things that you can do yourself even if you are new to gardening or lawn care:

Clean regularly

Oh it’s so big! It’s the work of Landscaping Companies. They are the ones who provide Landscape Maintenance Services. Yes it is. But don’t you want to feel connected to yourplants and land? Taking on a small area at a time, you can spot clean your whole lawn in 2 to 3 days. Plus, it’s a great way to relax and unwind. Walking barefoot on the grass is optional, but highly recommended!

Weeding

Weeds don’t look for an invitation. They arrive and checkin with no departure date in sight. Weed your garden regularly so that it doesn’t affect the beauty and health of your plants. You can hand pluck the weeds and can also use weed killer and fertilizers. You can also opt for low chemical or chemical free weed killers.

Regular plant inspection

Watching over your plants is as important as watching over a baby. They catch diseases if they aren’t taken care of. This can lead to poor flowering and fruit, death of the plant and even the spread of disease to other plants. Monitoring your plants regularly allows you to keep your plants healthy and beautiful.

Plant nutrition and watering

Every plant has specific water and nutritional needs. Quantity? How many times? It can be quite daunting. While getting your plant from the nursery, make sure to ask about the water, sunlight requirements, and nutritional needs of your plant.

Plant pruning

Regular pruning and maintenance helps in the healthy growth of the plants. Since it’s a tricky thing, we usually depend on Landscaping Companies for this maintenance service. But guess what? You can do it yourself, especially with your small plants.The trick is to know when to prune what plant and which pruner to use.

There’s a lot to gardening that you can do yourself. Engaging Landscaping Companies and their Lawn Care Services once a month is a great idea. At the same time do a few small things on your own. Not only will you spend more time in nature, but you’ll also enjoy your plants, show them love and lead a healthier life.

Tender Care Lawn Service is a family owned landscaping company established in 2004 in Sulphur, LA. Our land care services include lawn care, power washing, mosquito spraying, miniexcavator work, fertilization and weed control, sprinkler system programming and repair, shrub and hedge trimming, and landscape maintenance.

Author Bio:

Tender Care Lawn is a dedicated lawn care company started by Donald Lapoint and family in 2004 in southwest Louisiana. Our goal is to provide affordable, dependable, quality Landscape Maintenance Services. We believe in complete customer satisfaction. Our services include grass cutting, fertilization, weed control, shrub and hedge trimming in the Sulphur, Lake Charles, Moss Bluff, Westlake, Carlyss and surrounding areas.