3 Reasons Why You Should Replenish Your Mulch This Spring in Illinois

3 Reasons Why You Should Replenish Your Mulch This Spring in Illinois

There are several benefits to using a mulch ground cover in your landscape beds. However, as time passes your mulch will slowly decompose and need to be replaced. In Illinois, spring is the perfect time to replace your mulch for three very important reasons. First off, replenishing your mulch in the spring will help protect your landscape plants from drastic temperature changes as things warm up from spring to summer. Secondly, laying down new mulch in the spring will help suppress weed growth. And then finally, new mulch will help retain moisture in your soil when your plants need it most in the summer. Continue reading to learn more about why you should replenish the mulch in your landscape beds this spring.

1. Mulch protects landscape plants from drastic temperature changes.

Plants can be damaged from drastic temperature changes if they aren’t properly protected. You want to make sure you’re equipping your landscape plants to deal with the upcoming summer heat, and the best way to do that is by replenishing the mulch in your landscape beds in the spring. Mulch will provide protection for your soil from the sun, blocking heat from passing through. A thick layer of mulch ensures the temperatures in your soil don’t drastically fluctuate even as the temperatures continue to climb and will help your plants survive the hot summer season.

2. Mulch helps suppress weed growth in the spring.

Weeds are a major headache to deal with during the spring season. While spring is a great time for plants to grow, weeds also take advantage of the warmer weather to grow and spread. This is where mulch can help. Mulch can help suppress weeds in your landscape beds because it keeps weeds from receiving the sunlight they need to grow. You’ll notice fewer weeds sprouting in your landscape beds after laying down a fresh layer of mulch in the spring, making it easier for you to control the weed population on your property.

3. Mulch will help your soil retain moisture.

Now, as the summer approaches, things will start to heat up. The sun is great at evaporating liquid and drying out your soil. Usually, this leads to you having to water your plants more often to ensure they stay hydrated enough to handle the hotter weather. But when you replenish your mulch in spring, you’re giving your soil that extra layer of protection to keep it from drying out. Mulch creates a barrier between your soil and the sun, meaning that your soil will end up retaining more moisture. You’ll still need to be mindful of how much water your plants are getting, but it does help cut back on some of the watering you’d have to do as the weather continues to warm up.

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New mulch will help your landscape tremendously as we continue to march towards summer in Illinois. It will provide that extra bit of protection from the sun that your landscape plants need to grow and thrive! At Creekside Landscapes, we have several options of mulch to choose from, so you can go with the one that best suits your personal preferences. We service commercial, HOA, and residential properties in Edwardsville, and in surrounding cities like Glen Carbon and Bethalto. Call us today at (618) 374-0010 to sign up for our mulch installation service this spring and give your landscape plants the protection they need to tackle the upcoming summer!