Mr. Journo
Home Business Straw Your Plants in the Fall to Provide Them With the Protection They Need This Winter!
Business

Straw Your Plants in the Fall to Provide Them With the Protection They Need This Winter!

by Rameez Weproms - 13 Oct 2021, Wednesday 396 Views Like (0)
Straw Your Plants in the Fall to Provide Them With the Protection They Need This Winter!

Mulching is a natural insulating cover of the soil that will protect the roots of shrubs during winter. During this period, mulching will cushion the drop in temperatures. Preferably, this mulching should be done in mid-autumn. Desert Link llc accompanies you for excellent winter mulching. 

FIRST OF ALL, WE SHOWS YOU THE ADVANTAGES OF WINTER MULCH:

  • It is a natural protection against temperature drops.
  • The heat of the ground will be preserved for a longer time.
  • It will protect against frost.
  • Winter mulching nourishes the soil and makes it more fertile.
  • It will limit or even prevent the appearance of weeds.
  • Mulch is also a shelter for small insects, which will help develop biodiversity in the garden.
  • Mulching also has a major aesthetic role.


But what should be mulched?

All your plantings can be mulched: plants, beds, trees, shrubs, vegetable patch. It is possible to mulch on planters or potted plants. Mulching is a particularly effective technique around vegetables or ornamentals because it can filter light and prevent the reproduction of pests that damage plants.


Tips for good mulching in autumn:

Before mulching, the soil should be cleaned. Weeds and grasses must be removed, this will increase the effectiveness of the cover. Mulch should be thick to protect the soil well. Avoid mulching on windy days and don't wait for the ground to freeze. If you start to see dirt appear in places, you have to repeat the process.

Fall is a good time to plan for winter mulching. It is necessary to deposit a thick layer but without settling it must remain very ventilated. The mulch is placed over the entire surface of the soil occupied by the roots of the plant.

The mulch must be a dry material, it will neither ferment nor stick. It will regulate the temperature of the ground and protect against winds, rains or even frost. Easy to find, it's also economical and environmentally friendly.


Choose your type of mulch:

You have the choice ! Desert Link landscape gardeners advise you to use organic materials because they have the advantage of being more ecological:

  • Grass clippings,
  • Chips of crushed branches,
  • Hay,
  • Leaves,
  • Straw.


Pine flakes have the advantage of being very aesthetic and very effective, but this solution is more expensive.