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Organic Mulch Vs. Inorganic Mulch

Homeowners who engage in gardening can keep plants healthy through mulching. However, it’s best not to wait for summer to get started. Mulching protects and improves the soil. Also, it reduces moisture loss, preventing the soil surface from drying out and cracking. Mulching is also efficient at suppressing weed growth and reducing competition for nutrients […]

Should I Remove Old Mulch?

Mulching is an essential practice in gardening or agriculture. Here, organic materials such as hay, straw, leaves, sawdust, well-rotted manure, or other soft substances are used to cover the ground for the purpose of retaining soil moisture and protecting plant roots from excessive heat or cold. Other materials that may be used as mulches include […]

FAQs About Mulches

Plants need all the right nutrients they can get to grow well and flourish. Although the soil provides them most of these, there are other ways that you can help them to thrive better. One of these ways is through mulching. To understand what mulch is, here are some FAQs about them along with the […]

3 Myths About Mulches

Mulches are one of the most beneficial organic materials you can spread on your garden. Once applied, they will decay into organic matter — something that is essential to having healthy soil life and plant life. Mulch also reduces the need for fertilisers and amendments and prevents the growth of weeds in your garden. It […]

Which Mulch Should I Use?

Mulching is one major activity you should always do regularly. Mulches are like blankets covering exposed soil using natural materials like hay, straw, clippings, wood chips, and newspapers to protect soil structure, stabilise soil temperature, and prevent erosion or runoff. As mulch breaks down, it feeds the soil with essential nutrients. There are many kinds […]

Learn The Basics Of Applying Mulch

You may have probably read or heard about the many benefits that mulch provides. Mulch is simply your garden’s best friend. Mulch controls weeds, retains soil moisture, regulates soil temperature, and gives nutrients to the soil. Mulch does all these and more. As simple as mulching may seem, you do not just apply mulch on […]

Why Use Mulch?

Australia is the driest inhabited continent in the planet. As such, any action that will efficiently conserve water is a good thing. Mulching (and Why You Should Use It) The number one rule for water conservation in the garden is to use mulch. By adding mulch into the garden, water loss can be minimised by […]

Growing Herbs in Autumn

Herbs are a welcome addition to just about any home garden. Imagine having the freshest ingredients within only a few metres from your kitchen — how convenient is that? Herbs have become popular among Australian gardeners due to the distinctive flavours they can add to dishes. But apart from that, herbs can also be used […]

Preparing Your Garden for Autumn

  Need Help Preparing Your Garden for Autumn? Call Jim’s Mowing on 0800 454 654 or book online. Many gardeners prefer working during autumn. For one, the soil is warmer, which makes planting favourable. And second, and probably more importantly, the weather is just right — not too cool nor too warm. If you wish to take advantage […]

Preparing Your Garden for Spring

The warmer temperature and the flurry of activity in your garden is more than enough to compel anyone to do a little spring gardening. Here’s a brief checklist of the things that you might want to do to prepare your garden for spring. Off to a right start Before you focus your attention on gardening, […]