In this AARP article, Lou Meyer, business developer for Davey's mid-Atlantic shares mulching tips.

Posted: April 16, 2024

If you are part of the third of Americans 50-plus who love gardening, you probably know it's the season to plan your garden, prepare the space and get planting. But don't sit back admiring your work yet; you're not done. There's an important next step that will save you time, money and water: mulching.Arborists in a black davey polo handles mulch at a home

Why take the time and energy to mulch?

Keeps the water in. A ground cover, mulch keeps the soil moist so plants and shrubs thrive.

"By putting down a layer of mulch, you can retain soil moisture, which is good for your plants, and it's also good for water conservation," says David Mizejewski, naturalist, television personality and a spokesperson for the National Wildlife Federation

Regulates soil temperature. Mulch also provides insulation for the soil b moderating the soil temperature so it's not too hot for plants, shrubs or trees. Lou Meyer, mid-Atlantic arborist at the Davey Tree Expert Company, compares mulch to insulating a home. Mulch acts like a blanket covering the ground, he says.

Reduce weeds. Mulch keeps weeds at bay. "If you mulch regularly once or twice a year, it'll help suppress weeds and reduce the need weeding maintenance in your garden," says Cooper Schlegel, product manager for live goods for W. Atlee Burpee & Co.

To read more of Lou's tips, click here.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental and utility infrastructure consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. Established in 1880 and headquartered in Kent, Ohio, Davey has over 12,000 employees and is the ninth largest employee-owned company in the U.S. This year, Davey celebrates 45 years of employee ownership – Join us and apply today! 

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