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Getting to know these simple mulching tips and tricks <\/strong>can help you create a healthy and happy garden. At Just Mulch<\/a>, we understand how important properly mulching your garden<\/em> can be. That is why we offer a selection of bark mulch and soil products<\/a> to customers living throughout Vancouver<\/strong> and the surrounding area.<\/p>\n

Tips and Tricks for Mulching Your Vancouver Garden<\/h2>\n

Some simple tips and tricks for mulching your Vancouver garden<\/em> include:<\/p>\n

1. Do Not Overuse Mulch<\/h3>\n

While adding mulch <\/em>to your Vancouver<\/em> garden can help encourage healthy plant growth, adding too thick (more than 3 inches) of a layer of mulch can cause roots to grow shallow, making plants more susceptible to death during extended dry periods. It is also important to never mulch plants before they have sprouted up, as most plants will be unable to force their way through a layer of mulch.<\/p>\n

2. Do Not Mound Mulch Around Trees<\/h3>\n

Since mounding mulch<\/em> around tree trunks can lead to bark rot, disease, and insect problems, it is important to ensure that you spread the mulch so that it extends a couple of inches from the base of the tree. Consider adding mulch around the trees in your Vancouver<\/em> yard by using a saucer shape where the mulch is 3- to 4-inches deep and is deepest at the outer edges. This shape will help direct water to the tree’s root system and away from the trunk.<\/p>\n

3. Use Lighter Mulches for High-Work Areas<\/h3>\n

If you are planning on doing a lot of digging or replanting in your Vancouver<\/em> garden, consider choosing a lighter mulch<\/em> to work with, such as pine straw. Working with a lighter mulch material will allow you to work the mulch into the soil for an extra layer of protection around new plants and trees.<\/p>\n

4. Do Not Remove Mulch from the Garden<\/h3>\n

Once you have added mulch <\/em>to your Vancouver<\/em> garden, it is important to not remove it. Removing mulch from a garden can lead to the soil drying out and plant roots becoming damaged, as they will have already become accustomed to the nutrients and other benefits that mulch has to offer.<\/p>\n

5. Mulch Throughout the Year<\/h3>\n

While the spring and summer seasons are the most beneficial times to add mulch<\/em> to gardens throughout Vancouver<\/em> and the surrounding areas, adding a layer of mulch in the fall can help act as an insulator to plants during the cold winter months.<\/p>\n

6. Use Mulch to Add Curb Appeal<\/h3>\n

Mulching<\/em> in other areas of the landscape around your Vancouver <\/em>home can help add an extra level of curb appeal. Consider using mulch <\/em>near sign posts or to create a path for foot traffic across the lawn to create a more polished look.<\/p>\n

If you would like to learn more Vancouver mulching tips and tricks<\/strong>, or if you are interested in one of our bark mulch and soil products<\/em> or delivery services<\/a>, please contact Just Mulch<\/a> at 236-98-MULCH or by filling out a contact form on our website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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