By Bonnie L. Grant Mulch has value in the garden beyond the visual. Mulching helps control weeds, conserve moisture, increases tilth as it composts and adds nutrients to the soil. Spreading mulch in gardens is a fairly fool proof process, but there are a few things to note along the way. A few tips for spreading mulch will allow your plants to grow healthier and protect them from damage. How to Spread Garden Mulch There is a wide variety to choose from with mulch application, from organic to inorganic. Recycled rubber and plastic are now being ground into inorganic mulches for landscape use. Similarly, oyster shells are common mulch in some areas and continue the reuse cycle. Natural mulches, such as bark, are the more familiar forms used in home landscapes. Applying garden mulch simply means adding a layer of material over existing soil which will provide a variety of
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