Spring Mulching

Winter and early spring are the perfect time to attend to garden mulches. Not only does a thick layer of mulch help seal soil moisture in, but it also helps to insulate plant roots from extremes of temperature. Plants which are not fully hardy and even the crowns of garden perennials can be protected using a generous layer of garden mulch.

If there is a cold snap in early spring a mulch will protect your plants from the effects of the cold, but also if the summer is hot, a mulch will protect plant roots from the effects of scorching sun.

After heavy winter rain it’s a very good time to mulch your garden borders. In the depths of winter the garden is devoid of excess foliage so it is much easier to see the soil between your plants and to apply a mulch. Clear away any remaining garden debris, root out any perennial garden weeds and apply one of the Westland mulches over the garden soil. Each one helps to suppress garden weeds, improve and retain soil moisture and will also insulate plant roots against extreme cold or heat.

Choose Bed & Border Chipped Bark, Landscape Bark or Golden Pine Bark for large areas or around big established plants, or for smaller borders, containers and ornamental gardens opt for Decorative Mini Bark. Our new Plant Protection Bark suppresses weed growth, helps to retain moisture and also contains a natural slug barrier protecting plants from slug and snail damage.

In the fruit and veg garden mulch around cane fruit with Top Soil to protect developing shoots underground. You can also mulch around fruit trees with Top Soil and cover this with a generous layer of Decorative Mini Bark to help retain soil moisture.