Wood Chip Mulch: Benefits & How to Use It in Your Garden
If you have ever taken care of plants, you probably know how TLC they need. To keep your plants and soil healthy and thriving you need to apply a layer of mulch. When properly selected and correctly applied, mulch provides many benefits for plants. Wood chip mulch is one of the best choices for this purpose. Just take a look at the trees growing in the forest and you can spot chipped wood mulch on their bottom.
Wood chip mulch, especially pine bark and eucalyptus mulch, is the best option for native plants as they promote microorganism activity and enhance nutrients in the soil. As they decompose, they release nutrients into the soil, boosting the health of your plants. According to Australian arborists, wood chip mulch helps stop weed growth and provides superior water penetration. It also helps with moisture retention and stabilizes the soil’s temperature. All these qualities make wood chip mulch, such as pine bark and eucalyptus mulch, ideal for supporting the health of native trees, shrubs and flowers.
