Preparing mulch in autumn: what materials to use to protect plants
Autumn mulching is a mandatory procedure caused by the need to protect plants from the coming cold weather.
There are several types of materials that are most often used in the garden or vegetable garden.
Let's figure out how they differ from each other and which is better to choose for your site.
Mulch for the garden
Most often, gardeners and summer residents use compost made from rotted plants and soil.
This method has several disadvantages, for example, there may not be any compost available or errors were made in its preparation, and then there is a risk of infecting the beds with weeds or pests.
The garden is also mulched using peat. It is a universal material, but requires additional costs and has the property of changing the acidity of the soil.
The use of large sawdust and wood shavings is an excellent option for protecting the soil from snow, which has a positive effect on the wintering of heat-loving plants.
Straw has the same ability, but keep in mind that small rodents like to spend the winter in it.
