Have you thought about adding mulch to your landscape beds? If so, you are not alone. Mulch ground coverings are a popular landscape feature in Tennessee — and for good reasons. Mulch provides health benefits to your plants, beautifies your landscape beds, and returns nutrients back to your soil as it breaks down. Keep reading to learn more about the 3 reasons you should add mulch to your landscape beds!

1. Mulch provides several health benefits to your plants.

Mulch ground covering installed for a landscape bed with plantings in Memphis, TN.

The first great reason to add mulch to your landscape beds is that it benefits the health of your plants. When you install mulch in your landscape beds, it will help with:

  • Soil Temperature Regulation: Mulch insulates your landscape beds and regulates the temperature of your soil. Thanks to mulch, your soil temperature will never dip as low or jump as high as the air temperature. This helps protect the roots of your plants from harsh weather conditions and drastic temperature changes.
  • Soil Moisture Retention: Mulch shields your soil from intense sunlight and minimizes evaporation. This helps your soil stay moist and keeps your plants adequately hydrated.
  • Weed Control: Mulch prevents weeds from popping up in your landscape beds. This is important because weeds compete with your plants for nutrients and other key resources, in addition to tarnishing the appearance of your landscape beds.
  • Soil Erosion Control: Mulch absorbs and deflects a lot of water when it rains so that your landscape beds don't become overly saturated. It also holds your soil in place so that it doesn't wash away.

2. Mulch beautifies your landscape beds.

Professionals installing mulch to landscape bed near a pool in Cordova, TN.

The second reason to add mulch to your landscape beds is that it beautifies them. Mulch is an eye-catching ground cover that makes your landscape beds look more polished and refined than if they were just covered in bare dirt. Mulch can also make your plants pop visually due to the color contrast that is created by dark mulch and bright blooms. Overall, adding mulch to your landscape beds is a great way to elevate your property's aesthetics and boost its overall curb appeal.

One of the most dynamic types of mulch to install in your landscape beds is natural brown mulch.

3. Mulch returns nutrients back to your soil.

Landscape bed with mulch covering in Memphis, TN.

The third and final reason to add mulch to your landscape beds is that it returns nutrients back to your soil as it breaks down. Mulch is made up of nutrient-laden organic materials, so as it decomposes, the nutrients that it contains absorb into the soil and provide nourishment to your plants. You will want to replenish your mulch annually to replace the mulch that has broken down. Replenishing mulch ensures that your landscape beds continue to reap the full benefits of this exceptional ground covering.

The ideal depth for a mulch ground covering is 2 to 3 inches.

Want to install mulch in your landscape beds? Call today to schedule our mulch installation service!

Do you want to add mulch to your landscape beds? If so, we can help. At Picture Perfect Landscapes, we offer our mulch installation service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, and nearby cities in Tennessee. We install triple-hammered, natural brown mulch that provides health benefits to your plants, spruces up the appearance of your landscape beds, and returns nutrients to your soil as it breaks down. Our team recommends replenishing your mulch annually so that your landscape beds continue to reap the maximum benefit. We have been serving property owners since 2002 and look forward to helping you as well. Don't wait any longer to get started. Call us today at (901) 246-7656 to schedule our mulch installation service!