Mulch acts as a blanket over your soil that cuts down on erosion and protects plant roots from temperature changes. Adding mulch over top of bare soil and around other plants reduces runoff by absorbing water – helping to cut water costs and keep pollutants out of our waterways!

Will mulch help drainage?

Mulch keeps soils warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Many types of mulch can improve soil aeration, structure (aggregation of soil particles), and drainage over time.

How can we prevent soil runoff?

You can reduce soil erosion by: Maintaining a healthy, perennial plant cover. Mulching. Planting a cover crop – such as winter rye in vegetable gardens. Includes annual grasses, small grains, legumes and other types of vegetation planted to provide a temporary vegetative cover.