It may be too hot outside for many things but it is always the perfect time to apply mulch to your garden beds. I have listed 6 reasons why you might indeed want to do this.
1. Controls WeedsMulch limits the amount of weeds in your garden by acting as a barrier, limiting the amount of sunlight that enables weeds to germinate.
2. Retains MoistureMulch prevent loss of moisture from the soil by evaporation, especially during hot, dry seasons and may reduce watering as much as 50%. Your water bill will love that!
3. Prevents Splashing and Soil ErosionMulches prevent soil splashing, which not only stops erosion but keeps soil-borne diseases from splashing up onto the plants.
4. Improves Soil Structure and Adds NutrientsIf you are using an organic mulch, nutrients will naturally be released into the soil as the mulch slowly decomposes and will eventually become top soil.
5. Regulates Soil TemperatureMulching keeps the soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, thus maintaining a more even soil temperature which will make your plants very happy.
6. Improves the Look of Your GardenMulches can add to the beauty of the landscape by providing a cover of uniform color and interesting texture to the surface.

* Here at the Market, Virginia Twins offers a variety of bagged and bulk mulch products. These are the prices for our bulk mulch:
WEED FREE BULK MULCH
Double Cedar Mulch.......................Cubic Yard/$35.99
Red Dyed Mulch......................................CY/$48.99
Black Dyed Mulch...................................CY/$48.99