5 Reason To Mulch Tomatoes#tomato #organicgardening #gardening101 #gardeninghacks #vegetablegarden | thewilddryad

Look at nature, very mulchy, very natural, not doing too much, nobody’s hoeing in the forest, you see how I garden naked? Very natural, very freeing, very optional. But the mulch is important and Ruth Stout is a legend! #garden #gardentip #lazygarden #chaosgarden #naturalgarden #nature #NaturesWay #naturesbeauty #ruthstout #gardening #gardeninspiration | James Weston

Did you know that plants are mulch? Mulch provides benefits by retaining soil moisture, moderating soil temperatures and suppressing weeds. Well that’s exactly the same thing that plants do! But plants provide a whole lot more. The plants filter water before it hits our rivers, lakes and streams. And don’t forget that rain water becomes our drinking water so filtering it for free with plants is really important to all of us! native plants are often beneficial for pollinators and can be host plan

Here’s how to get FREE MULCH for your gardens… recycle your grass clippings.Plus this practice has so many wonderful benefits: Water retention, Organic amendment to the soil, Cools the soil a little, Prevents weeds, Protects the soil surface and microbiology. And if you don’t have a yard with grass to utilize… ask a neighbor or friend. Just make sure they don’t spray or treat their lawn first. #garden #gardening #mulch #gardentips #gardeningtips | Lil Urban Farm