Mulch is loose stuff you spread on top of soil. People sometimes use mulch in their gardens or where grass doesn’t grow well. Florida-friendly yards often use a lot of mulch. Why is mulch so great?
- Mulch that comes from plants (organic) will provide food for the plants you are growing.
- Mulch keeps your soil warmer in winter and cooler in summer.
- Mulch keeps the soil beneath it from drying out — so you don’t need to water as much.
- Fresh mulch makes it hard for weeds to grow.
- If you use mulch for a while, it will break down and make your sandy soil better for plants.
You can get mulch from your own yard using cut grass and tree leaves.