Do you plan on mulching your landscape in the spring? Did you know that mulch provides several benefits for your Noblesville property? Along with adding decorative curb appeal, it can also help maintain the temperature of the soil and defend against those unsightly weeds. At JPJ Landscaping LLC, we mulch and maintain landscaped beds throughout much of northeast Indianapolis. Learn more about how mulch can provide many health benefits for your home and property.
1. Maintains Soil Temperature
Mulch acts as an insulating layer for the soil, helping to moderate its temperature. In the spring, it helps to warm up the soil slowly and in the fall it helps to cool it down slowly. This prevents the alternating freezes and thaws that can endanger plants during these seasons. Mulch can also halt the spread of deep freeze in the winter, allowing the roots of plants and trees, such as evergreens, to absorb moisture more easily.
2. Adds Curb Appeal
Dressing your landscaping with mulch can give it a clean, smooth, and detailed look. Not only that, but you can also choose from a wide variety of mulch, depending on your specific style and taste:
- Shredded bark
- Wood chips
- Decorative gravel
- Lava rocks
- Stones
- Pebbles
- And many more
3. Defends Against Weeds
In order to survive, weeds need light, soil, and water, just like any other plant. When mulch is laid down over your landscaping, it prevents weed seeds from reaching the soil and getting the moisture they need to grow. Mulch also prevents light from reaching any weeds that are currently in the soil, thereby impeding their ability to sprout and grow.
Expert Lawn and Landscape Care
JPJ Landscaping understands that you want to maintain a beautifully groomed landscape but don’t always have the time necessary to do so. This is why we provide much-needed lawn care services, such as aeration, leaf removal, tree removal, seasonal maintenance, and of course, mulching services. To find out more, give us a call at (317) 519-3731 to request your free estimate.