How to mulch flower beds?

Before You Mulch. Before you mulch your flower beds, pull any weeds growing in the beds. If weeds are a problem in your garden, lay down a four-sheet layer of black and white newspaper before you lay down down your mulch. The paper provides a barrier to weed seedlings. Water your flower beds before you mulch. read more

Prepare to apply mulch to the flowerbed at the appropriate time according to the purpose of the mulch. If you are applying mulch in a flowerbed to control weeds and conserve soil moisture, apply the mulch when the soil is warm because applying mulch over cool soil may lead to decay of viable plants in the flowerbed. read more

Mulch simply is any material used to cover the soil surface. Mulching your landscape is inexpensive and is one of the easiest jobs you can do as a homeowner. Mulch helps to moderate soil temperature and retain soil moisture which is good for the health of your plants. Adding a layer of mulch to your flower beds also improves the appearance of your beds and suppresses weed growth. Additionally organic mulches provide nutrients to your plants as they breakdown. read more