Why Adding Mulch Now Can Save Your Plants
Right now is a great time to make sure your flowerbeds in Midlothian or Prosper have a good, thick layer of mulch in them!
When to Mulch Your Flowerbeds
Most people mulch in the spring, and that's great—as long as you get a good thick layer down that will last throughout the summer. However, if your spring mulching was skipped, put down too thin, or maybe you've had some washout from heavy rains, then you really need to add some mulch right now.
How Mulch Protects Your Plants
Mulch acts as an insulator for the soil in your flowerbeds and around your trees. With a good, thick layer of mulch, your soil temperatures will be significantly lower, which minimizes heat stress for your plants and trees during brutal North Texas summers.
Benefits of a thick mulch layer:
- Reduces soil temperature by 10-20 degrees
- Protects plant roots from extreme heat
- Prevents soil from baking and compacting
- Maintains more stable growing conditions
- Reduces plant stress and wilting
Mulch Retains Critical Moisture
Mulch also helps retain MUCH-needed moisture. It's going to be very dry over the next couple of weeks, so give your plants a hand and mulch your beds! Every bit of moisture counts during hot, dry North Texas summers.
Water retention benefits:
- Reduces evaporation from soil surface
- Keeps roots consistently moist
- Decreases watering frequency needed
- Prevents rapid soil drying
- Helps plants survive drought conditions
How Thick Should Your Mulch Be?
For optimal protection, maintain a mulch layer of:
- 2-4 inches around flowerbeds and shrubs
- 3-4 inches around trees (keeping mulch away from trunk)
- Refresh thin areas immediately
- Add more if you can see bare soil through the mulch
Additional Mulch Benefits
Beyond temperature and moisture control, quality mulch also:
- Suppresses weed growth in flowerbeds
- Improves soil structure as it decomposes
- Adds organic matter and nutrients
- Creates a finished, professional appearance
- Prevents soil erosion during heavy rains
Professional Landscape Services
At Vista Lawn and Pest, we provide comprehensive landscape maintenance in Midlothian and Prosper, including mulch installation, flowerbed care, and complete lawn care services with fertilization and weed control.
Don't let your plants suffer through summer heat—add mulch now!
Watch the video below to learn proper mulching techniques and see how thick your mulch layer should be for maximum plant protection.
For professional landscape services and lawn care in Midlothian and Prosper, contact Vista Lawn and Pest.
