Mulch is a great addition to your landscape beds in Tennessee, but it's important to replenish it because it decomposes over time. As it does, it loses its other beneficial properties, such as retaining moisture, regulating soil temperature, and suppressing weed growth. Replenishing it will ensure it continues to provide all the intended benefits to your plants. However, if you forgot to do it in the spring, don't worry - fall is another good time to do it, as it'll make your landscape beds look manicured and prepare them for winter. Whether you do this in the spring or fall, you'll want to replenish your mulch once a year.

Why is it important to replenish the mulch in your landscape beds?

Mulch consists of organic materials, so it decomposes over time. While it'll release nutrients into the soil as it breaks down, it also loses its other beneficial properties. Because of this, it's important to replenish the mulch in your landscape beds. When you do, it'll keep this ground cover fresh and ensure your plants reap all its intended health benefits, including moisture retention, soil temperature regulation, weed suppression, and erosion control.

Brown, triple hammered mulch is a common type for landscape beds in Tennessee.

Fall is another great time to replenish your mulch next to spring.

If you forgot to replenish your mulch in the spring, don't worry - fall is another great time to do it! Replenishing the mulch in your landscape beds during this season will prepare them for the impending winter. During the winter, the freezing temperatures can hinder the health of your plants, but by refreshing this ground cover, you can help keep the soil insulated to protect them from the cold weather. Mulch also helps to retain moisture, which is especially beneficial during the winter when the air tends to dry out quickly.

Additionally, replenishing your mulch in the fall will help suppress winter weeds. These pesky nutrient sappers germinate in the fall, but the mulch will block them from accessing much-needed resources that help them grow, eventually causing them to die. Not only that, but it'll also ensure your landscape beds look great even while dormant!

How often should you replenish your mulch ground cover?

To ensure your landscape beds continue to look manicured and your plants receive all the intended health benefits, you'll want to replenish your mulch ground cover once a year, either in the spring or fall. Spring is a great time to refresh your mulch because it will keep your soil moist and maintain its optimal temperature for plant growth, which is especially helpful during the hot summer months. Many weeds also germinate during this time, but it'll block existing ones from sprouting above the surface and prevent new seeds from reaching the soil. On the other hand, you can also replenish your mulch ground cover in the fall. Either way, doing it once a year will keep it fresh and in tip-top shape.

Call Us Today to Sign Up for Our Mulch Installation Service

It's time to prepare your landscape beds for the winter by taking advantage of our mulch installation service this fall! At Picture Perfect Landscapes, we offer this service to residential and commercial properties, as well as HOAs, in Memphis, Midtown Memphis, East Memphis, TN, and nearby areas. Our team will exercise precision during installation to ensure this ground cover is the proper thickness to provide optimal benefits for your plants. We can also replenish it in the spring or fall so that they don't have to go without all the help mulch offers! Call us today at (901) 246-7656 to sign up for our mulch installation service.