what time of year to you mulch?

Answer 1

There are many reasons for mulching and depending on why you are mulching can make a difference in the time of year that you would want to mulch:
1. Weed suppression - mulch all times of year to keep weeds from crowding out the plants you want to grow. At least 3" after it has settled.
2. Conserving Moisture - any time of year. Use less and bigger pieces of (big bark or even rocks) mulch around plants that prefer dry soil and smaller pieces and thicker (chopped leaves, sawdust, etc.) around plants that like moisture.
3. Moderating soil temperature. For plants that like cooler temperatures, mulch all times of year to help keep the soil cooler. For plants that love warmth (tomatoes, corn, peppers, etc) don't mulch until the soil has heated up - in late spring or early summer.
4..Improvement of soil structure - mulch all times of year. Mulch helps the soil to live and increases the nutrients available to the plants. Some pests, however, overwinter in the mulch. So if a plant has a specific pest that reoccurs every year it is a good idea to replace that mulch in the very early spring. Compost the old mulch to get rid of the pests.
5. Reduction of erosion - all times of year.
6. Responsibly get rid of the leaves and grass that you collect. Use them as mulch whenever you have any if you don't compost them.

Answer 2

In the late spring because you mulch to keep moisture in the ground around the plants, not just to keep weeds out. Mulching gives the plant a consistent supply of water. In the late spring, the ground is saturated with water, unless you've had very dry weather. Don't overdo it with the mulch, though. About an inch or two is enough. If you put too much mulch down, it becomes an attractive home for ants and insects.

Answer 3

The Fall is a good time because a mulch will keep the soil around your plants nice and warm throughout the cold winter months.

Answer 4

jeremy has the right idea but now is a good time to there are plenty of leaves to use or call a tree service if they have a chipper they sometimes give chips away give them a six pack of beer when the boss is not around and you may get more chips than you can handle.

Answer 5

When the weather is nice where u live. then ur not freezing when your putting it down. and the snow would cover it up if u put it on now. so its a good idea to wait until spring/summer time.

Answer 6

Generally in the late spring. I use a red cypress, so it surely fades with the snow and all the rain in early spring.

Answer 7

Anytime is just fine. It absolutely makes no difference.

Answer 8

When ever you have the time.