• Maintains soil moisture.
• Reduces the growth of weeds.
• Keeps plant material cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, thus maintaining a more even soil temperature.
• Prevents soil splashing, which minimizes erosion and keeps soil-borne diseases at bay.
• As mulch decays it improves soil structure by adding nutrients to the soil.
• Prevents crusting of the soil surface, which improves the absorption and movement of water into the soil.
• Protects tree trunks and shrubs from damage by lawn equipment.
• Helps prevent soil compaction. |
