Best Garden Mulch: 6 Types of Mulch For Organic Gardening
To thrive in organic gardening, concentrate on three main areas: soil, sun, and water. Starting your garden can feel overwhelming with all the information available, so here's a breakdown to get you started:
1. Know Your Planting Zone
2. Use a Planting Chart to guide you on what to grow and when
3. Read Seed Packets and garden resources to understand each plant's needs
4. Care for Your Soil
5. Water Regularly
6. Ensure Proper Sun Exposure for Your Plants
7. MULCH: 🌱 This is what we are talking about today. 🌱
We've provided links to resources below to help you with each of these topics.
In this video, Bridget Ayers, a backyard gardener in Southern California (Zone 10b), discusses the 6 types of mulch she uses in her garden. Learn how mulch can control weeds, increase moisture retention, regulate soil temperature, improve soil structure, and much more!
00:00 Start
00:46 Benefits of Mulching Your Garden
03:29 Grass Mulch
04:48 Leaf Mulch
06:21 Straw Mulch
07:46 Hay Mulch
08:51 Compost Mulch
09:54 Wood Chip Mulch
13:37 Mulching Container Gardens
15:14 Mulching Raised Bed Gardens
16:18 Garden Mulching Tips
18:18 Mulching Recap
🌱 Looking for more garden tips? Check out these helpful resources below:
Find Your Planting Zone: https://www.kellogggarden.com/blog/gr...
Garden Resources for Beginners: https://www.kellogggarden.com/gardeni...
How and When to Mulch a Garden: https://www.kellogggarden.com/blog/mu...
Monthly Planting Charts by Zone: https://www.kellogggarden.com/vegetab...
Organic Garden Guides: https://www.kellogggarden.com/organic...
🌱 Connect with us for even more garden tips & tricks!
Website: https://www.kellogggarden.com
Blog: https://www.kellogggarden.com/blog/
IG: / kellogggarden
FB: / kellogg.garden.products
Pinterest: / kellogggarden
Stay tuned for more videos from Bridget and her husband Evan. Check out her Instagram to learn even more about her garden, /