Step 3:
When to apply
Late winter is a good time to apply mulch, as the soil will be moist from winter rains and the mulch will lock this moisture into the soil. If the soil is dry, water your plants before adding any mulch. Organic mulches break down and will need to be reapplied every few years, whereas inorganic mulches should last for longer.
Step 4:
Apply the mulch
Shovel some mulch into a wheelbarrow. Move to the chosen site and sprinkle it onto the soil, being careful not to damage any plants. Apply the mulch to bare patches in the flower bed and around the base of your plants, making sure you don't pile it against the stems.
Step 5:
Spread the mulch
Using a rake or your hands, spread the piles of mulch over the soil so you have an even layer at least 5 centimetres thick. |
