What materials can be used for mulching? Which mulching material is used for which purpose? We show the advantages and disadvantages of bark mulch, pine mulch, and Co.<\/p>\n
For most people, mulch is an integral part of their garden. Many especially appreciate the visual appeal of different mulch materials. However, mulching not only has a positive influence on the aesthetics but can also support the plants: It reduces evaporation near the ground, thus protecting against dehydration, safeguarding the soil against erosion, and compensating for temperature fluctuations.<\/p>\n
In addition, many mulching materials reduce weed pressure by inhibiting the growth of unwanted guests. Especially in winter, however, mulch is real-life insurance – it protects plants that cannot winter indoors from freezing and thus ensures that they can enter the next year undamaged. In the meantime, there is a whole range of materials that are supposed to be suitable for mulching.<\/p>\n
The advantages and disadvantages of these and which material should be used for which plant are explained here. You can find out exactly what advantages mulching brings to the garden in our special article.<\/p>\n