Winter mulching

Applying high-quality organic mulch to your commercial or residential garden is an excellent way to keep it healthy and fresh throughout the winter months. Organic mulches are full of natural essential nutrients that your grass, soil, and plants require to survive the harsh, cold winter climate. Deciding which type of mulch is appropriate to use for your garden is the hard part, especially for inexperienced gardeners. Seasoned growers might already have an idea in terms of how to choose the right mulch that facilitates the overwintering of their gardens, but novice gardeners might need a little bit of assistance. With that in mind, here is a list of organic mulches that can beautify your garden and help it survive the winter months.

How Winter Mulching Enriches Soil and Enhances Its Performance

One of the main benefits of winter mulching is that it protects plant roots from succumbing to the harmful effects of constantly fluctuating temperature extremes and strong freezes. Winter mulch should be comprised of durable, yet penetrable coarse materials that can help control soil temperature and maintain moisture levels to help keep plants adequately hydrated and nourished. The following types of organic mulches can help keep your garden flourishing this winter.

Shredded Leaves

Shredded leaves are inexpensive—in most cases, they’re totally free—completely natural form of mulch. Whether you collect them from your own garden or purchase them from a local garden retailer, shredded leaves decompose quickly and are ideal for vegetable gardens. Shredding the leaves before applying the mulch ensures that they’ll stay in place and prevents them from becoming too matted and prohibiting nutrients and water from seeping into the ground.

Hay

Hay can be an excellent solution to your winter mulching needs because it’s also inexpensive and it breaks down easily. Hay can also withstand extremely wet conditions, which makes it perfect for winter and protecting your plants from heavy snowfalls and freeze-thaw cycles. The only potential drawback to using hay as mulch is that some farmers spray their hay bales with harmful pesticides, which can kill your plants. A lot of hay on the retail market also contains grass and weed seed, which is harmful to plants and vegetables as well. Make sure to purchase hay directly from a famer and always ask if they’ve sprayed their hay beforehand.

Grass Clippings

Perhaps one of the best winter mulching options for your residential or commercial lawn, grass clippings have the best chance of protecting your plants from the harmful winter elements. That’s because it’s completely natural and comes directly from your garden, which also makes it the least expensive option. Full of nitrogen and other essential nutrients, grass clippings will help keep your lawn happy and healthy through the winter months.

Need help preparing your commercial or residential outdoor property for winter this year?

FOREVER GREEN LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC. has you covered! Our team of professional gardeners and landscapers has over 20 years of collective experience beautifying landscapes in Toronto and the GTA. Contact us to learn all about the extensive winter services we offer or to schedule a consultation with one of our grounds keeping experts!

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