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A mulch is a layer of material applied to the surface of an area of soil. Its purpose is any or all of the following: to conserve moisture. to improve the fertility and health of the soil. to reduce weed growth.
Mulch does a host of things that your plants want and need: shading roots on hot days, preventing moisture from evaporating, stopping weeds from taking root. But it's important to learn the differences between mulch materials, and how to properly spread mulch.