As a proud property owner, you are doing everything you can to help your lawn flourish. Between irrigation systems, careful monitoring, and hiring the perfect landscaping services, decisions like mulching may seem simple. While it may not be as intricate of a process or as overwintering or a hardscape installation, mulching is much more complex than it may seem.
Let’s explore the complexities of mulching so we can assure you don’t over-mulch and hurt the lawn you’ve worked so hard to maintain.
Is it Possible to Over-Mulch?
Over Mulching
Mulch is great for your lawn and garden when it is done correctly. It can fertilize and protect your landscape to create the lush, beautiful backyard or garden you’ve always dreamed of.
Unfortunately, there are a number of different things that can go wrong when you over-mulch. One of the worst effects of over-mulching is the suffocation of plants. Dropping too much mulch around the roots of your trees or plants can cut off the roots’ ability to absorb nutrients and grow.
In addition to stifling the growth of plants, large piles of mulch can also harbor plant disease.
Typically, mulch is a great way for your soil to retain moisture and nourish plants. But when too much mulch is used, the mulch traps moisture without releasing it, which can lead to mildew and rot of your plants’ roots.
Mulching Done Right
Mulching right isn’t easy, but it also isn’t impossible if you’re willing to do a bit of work in your yard. When deciding how much mulch to use, it’s essential to choose the right type of mulch for your yard. There are important decisions to make regarding organic versus inorganic mulch, color, material, and other factors when deciding what will be best for your yard.
Especially if you are a landscaping novice, you may want to contact a landscaping company to help determine which type of mulch will have the greatest impact on your landscape’s health and fit your budget. Once you’ve determined the type of mulch you want to use, determining the amount of mulch to use takes some simple calculation and observation.
Watch out for mulch “volcanoes”, the pyramid shapes that form at the bottom of your tree or plant’s roots. These mulch volcanoes are an indication you’ve over-mulched and are sure to trap moisture that will rot of your plants. You can also check a tree’s roots to double-check that you have not mulched too much. The roots should always be visible. If they aren’t, you’ve probably over-mulched.
The easiest and most efficient way to determine how much mulch is right is by hiring high-quality landscaping services to figure it out for you. Expert professionals like those at The Parke Company can quickly and efficiently determine the right type and amount of mulch for your lawn. By hiring lawn services, you avoid the hassle of repairing damaged plants and save yourself the headache of trying to uncode the formula for the perfect amount of mulch.
Contact The Parke Company Today
Even if your mulching project starts off with good intentions, things can quickly go awry if you don’t know how to do it right. Avoid the hassle and the mess of a project gone sideways by hiring the right landscaping maintenance company to meet your specific needs. Whether it is lawn mowing, leaf removal, or more complex projects like hardscape installation, The Parke Company is the right landscaping company for the job.
Our experienced professionals are ready to develop a landscaping plan that works for your property and your budget. Don’t leave your landscaping maintenance up to chance. Give us a call (615-350-6033) or contact us online today to see how The Parke Company difference can work for you.