Most landscape professionals understand mulching is one of the most important ways to maintain healthy landscape plants. When applied correctly, mulch prevents water evaporation from the soil, reduces weed growth, helps maintain an even soil temperature and provides many more benefits.
But, mulching is not without its problems. Here are a few common mulching pitfalls and fixes, courtesy of Joey Williamson, Ph.D., horticulture extension agent with Clemson University.
