Cut and dried results

Correct mulching is one of the keys to healthy, vibrant plants in the hotter months.

There is nothing more invigorating than a lush green garden in spring and summer. Patchy planting or incorrect mulching can lead to issues with soil health and plant nutrient uptake, which can make the garden look tired and dry.

Correcting these issues will help your garden perform at its best and it will give you far more joy through the best of Melbourne’s weather.

Many garden beds have bare patches and, in summer, these can bake in the hot sun, heating the roots of plants and causing evaporation of moisture from the soil.

Soil that loses its structure can also repel water and this means when it rains, your plants and trees are not gaining maximum benefit.

The idea of green mulch (or living mulch) is worth noting. Layers of shade created by trees and then large shrubs, medium shrubs, small shrubs and ground covers will help to protect one another.

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