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Mulch For Native Plants. Detail of Garden Path with Stone Slabs with Bark Mulch and Native Plants. Landscaping and Healthy soil means healthy plants! What type of mulch? Different California native plants prefer different types of mulch Also, keep in mind that mulch can prevent ground-nesting native bees from accessing soil to create nests

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It helps to suppress weeds as well as moderate soil moisture and temperature to help your plants thrive throughout the growing season Pull mulch back 2 or 3 inches from the stem of the plant or use a mineral mulch

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Another factor to consider is the texture of the mulch Organic mulches are ideal because they break down over time to improve the soil structure It helps to suppress weeds as well as moderate soil moisture and temperature to help your plants thrive throughout the growing season

17+ mulch for potted plants HanaSanele. By utilizing the right plants as green mulch you can reduce your annual hours of labor, suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, build a thriving plant community that can sustain beneficial insect populations. For example, some plants may require decomposed granite or gravel and rocks as mulch, while others will die if mulched with rock.

The Best Mulch for Native Plants A Guide for Gardening Australia Farmer Life. Mulch is a great addition to any garden, native or not Do not pile mulch against plant stems or trunks, as this can lead to trunk rot and plant death