How to Mulch your Toowoomba Garden Beds

As the weather starts to cool, it is the perfect time to top up your garden mulch. First spray out or pull any weeds in existing garden beds. Ideally, you then want to mulch to a depth of between 50-100mm ( 2 to 4 inches) depending on the type of mulch being used. There are many benefits to maintaining your garden bed mulch includining:

Weed control - If you don’t like pulling weeds, add a good mulch to your garden. Mulch is a great weed control method. It acts as a natural barrier that will block sunlight and smother weed seeds as they try to germinate. You may still have some weed growth, but much less than a garden with bare soil.

Water retention - Mulch on top of a garden reduces soil evaporation. This means that water stays in the soil to hydrate plant roots much longer than it would in bare soil. This is especially important for sandy soils as they tend to dry out quickly.

A garden that is properly mulched will reduce the amount that you need to water the soil.

Soil temperature regulation - Mulch helps to keep the soil cool during the summer heat and warm in winter. (Reduces plant stress).

Improve soil health - Organic mulch will increase soil health over time. The mulch will break down into the soil enriching it with organic matter. As it breaks down, it will attract insects, worms, and beneficial microbes that will improve the soil even more.

It looks good – A clean, fresh mulch can dramatically improve the overall look of a garden.

A fresh layer of mulch, is the ideal finish for your Toowoomba garden