What Are Different Mulching Methods?
Mulch serves as a barrier over the garden bed to maintain soil temperature and moisture levels. The mulch will stop evaporation, maintaining the soil’s temperature. Because the mulch keeps the soil surface exposed to sunshine, it will also inhibit weed growth. Various materials, including bark, grass clippings, cardboard, paper, sawdust, and organic waste, can be used to make mulch. When the organic mulch decomposes, the organic materials will release nutrients into the soil. The organic matter will then increase the soil’s ability to store water by allowing water to reach the plants’ roots. The soil structure will also be enhanced by the organic stuff.
Nowadays, farmers mulch in a variety of ways. Read on to discover the most typical mulching service methods.
Regular Mulching
Essentially, a layer of mulch about 6 inches thick is spread on top of the soil. The mulch won’t be removed until the soil is worked, or in the case of tillage, after that.
Transition Mulching
This is when a layer of the organic mulch is placed on top of the existing mulch. Transition mulching is done in the fall of the year before the garden is worked. This is done to prevent the breakdown of the organic matter in the organic mulch.
Stratum Mulching
This is where organic matter is placed in between layers of organic mulch. This, when done properly, will incorporate extra organic matter into the existing organic mulch.
Bagged Organic Mulch
This is a layer of organic mulch placed on top of the mulch. This can be bagged and left in place, or left to breakdown. The advantage of these mulching methods is that the breakdown increases the organic matter levels in the soil.
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