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First, determine the square footage of the area you want to mulch by measuring it. Determine how deep mulch should be by going with gardening experts' recommendation of a 2- to 4-inch layer.
Multiply the square footage of your area to be mulched by the number of inches of mulch.
Fall is another great time to mulch your garden, especially if you are using organic mulch to improve your soil quality.
May 25, Avoid getting treated garden mulch into the planting hole. Once the plant is firmly embedded in the soil, replace the mulch around the plant.
Annuals: After plants have been set in the soil bed, spread Preen Mulch with Extended Control Weed Preventer over the area to a depth of two inches. Make no more than one application per site per year. Apr 23, Also, if mulch is touching the plants, pests - such as mice and slugs - can find a great hiding place and a free lunch. A pre-shaped mulch tree ring is an option to place around trunks. Mulch that's too deep will stimulate root growth in the mulch layer rather than in the ground.
Soil and mulch prices vary depending on the type you choose and the area you’re covering. Standard-size bagged mulch typically blankets 6 square feet, so buying it in this format is good for smaller areas. For larger lawn projects, consider bulk mulch to save money and trips to the store. Soil can be bought by the bag, and where available, in.
May 26, Mulch piled up against woody stems of shrubs and trees can also cause rot and encourages rodents (such as voles and mice) to nest there. Keep deep mulch pulled back about six to 12 inches from trunks. Sep 17, Every “open” area is covered with mulch – be it gravel, bark, compost, or even living mulch provided by sprawling plants. Mulch can (and should!) be applied to a wide variety of garden spaces.
For example, in vegetable beds, established perennial areas, herb or flower beds, pathways, around shrubs or under trees, and even in potted plants.