Mulching

EXPERT MULCHING IN CONNECTICUT

If you want to give your garden bed an instant upgrade, mulch is the answer. By covering up the soil, your garden will instantly pop—and the mulch offers many practical benefits as well. When your yard is in need of mulch, look no further than the Connecticut mulching experts at Clean Cut Landscaping. We will come to your home for free and provide you with our personal recommendation for the type of mulch that will fit your needs and location.

BENEFITS OF CT MULCHING

The most well known benefit of mulch is the improved appearance it offers your landscaping. However, there are many other reasons to install mulch on your garden:

• Prevents Weed Growth – This is important because weeds can take the resources away from the intended plants—plus they just don’t look pretty.
  
  
• Maintains Moisture in Soil – When you water your garden without mulch, the water will evaporate quickly and potentially dry out your plants. Mulch holds in this moisture longer to keep your plants healthy between each watering.
  
  
• Reduces Temperature Fluctuations – The temperature of your soil is crucial to the health of your plants, and mulch helps keeps it more consistent. During the summer months, it keeps your plants cooler, and in the winter, it keeps them warmer.
  
  
• Adds Nutrition – Depending on the type of mulch used, it can actually add beneficial ingredients into the soil as it breaks down.

TYPES OF MULCH IN CONNECTICUT

There are many different types of mulch you can use in Connecticut; however, the correct one to use depends on many factors, including the climate, the location in the yard, and the type of plants you are growing. All types of mulch can be broken down into two categories:

• Organic Mulch – This is the beneficial type of mulch since it contains natural, living substances; however, that also means it will break down over time and have to be replaced. Some of the most popular types of organic mulch in CT are bark, compost, straw, grass clippings, and shredded leaves.
  
  
• Synthetic/Inorganic Mulch – This type of mulch may not offer a nutritional benefit to your soil, but it also won’t break down as quickly as organic mulch. The most common types of synthetic/inorganic mulch in CT are stone, gravel, black plastic, and landscape fabric.

CT MULCHING BY CLEAN CUT LANDSCAPING

The benefits of mulching are many, but they only apply if the mulch is applied correctly. When it comes to the health and appearance of your garden, you don’t want to take a chance on just anybody. At Clean Cut Landscaping, we have been mulching Connecticut garden beds for over two decades. We know exactly what the climate needs, and what types of mulch work the best with your specific garden. We are passionate about our work, and we promise that you will love the end result. To learn more about our mulching services, or to set up your free in-home estimate, contact us now.