August 14th

By Mutt Mulligan

Mulch to conserve water – it’s not too late!

Combine the dog days of summer with the drought that many areas of the country are experiencing, and it’s easy to understand why water conservation is an important issue for many.

Mulching has many benefits.

Mulching helps conserve water by reducing evaporation and runoff, while keeping roots cool and plants growing. If mulching has evaded your to-do list so far this summer, there’s good news – it’s never too late to mulch!

Read TurfMutt’s tips on the proper procedure for mulching.

You can make it a family affair by enlisting your children to help you with your mulching project. You can even have them do a little research about the benefits of mulching prior to the project, and have them help select the supplies for the job.