Mulch, Mulch, Mulch…we constantly get bombarded with this message as being beneficial to yards andgardens in so  many ways, and it is!  It helps prevent the germination of weeds thus reducing a need for herbicides, it helps moderate the soil temperature and reduces the need for watering, and it protects the soil from washing out in the rain.  If the mulch is organic, it adds nutrients to the soil as it decomposes.   Read More