Mulch

Yeah, it's that time of the year, mulching season.

Mulch is used for various purposes: - to adjust temperature by helping soil retain more heat in spring and fall, and by keeping soil cool and even out temperature swings during hot and variable summer conditions - to control weeds by blocking the sunlight - to retain water by slowing evaporation - to add organic matter and nutrients to the soil through the gradual breakdown of the mulch material - to repel insects - to incrementally improve growing conditions by reflecting sunlight upwards to the plants, and by providing a clean, dry surface for ground-lying fruit such as squash and melons. - for erosion control - protects soil from rain and preserves moisture - for sediment control - slows runoff velocity