Covering the top of your soil can greatly help improve the condition for your plants and help you cut down on garden maintenance. It will help keep water in the soil, control the soil’s temperature, and prevent weed invasions. It can be anything from pebbles and dry leaves, to even cocoa and succulents. Pros: Cons: Organic Mulch Composted Manure – It’s advisable to properly ripen the manure before use, otherwise you could burn your plants. It’s best used for insulation and slowly releases nutrients into the soil. Leaves – Probably the most universal solution. Has the huge added benefit of attracting earthworms to your garden. Grass Clippings – It’s good for supressing the growth of weeds, but likewise could suffocate your own plants too if you are not careful. Straw & Hay – Decomposes slowly and thus will last the whole growing season. … Continue reading Mulching