WHAT IS MULCHING?
The practice of covering the soil surface with a layer of materials like leaves and grass clippings.
It can also be defined as the process of applying a protective layer of material to the surface of
soil in gardens and landscapes. This layer can be made from various materials, both organic and inorganic, and serves several purposes.
Benefits
ü Moisture conservation
and Temperature regulation
ü Suppressing of
weeds and Soil erosion prevention
ü Soil health
Improvement
ü Supply of plant
nutrient through decomposition (nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium )
ü
Food
source for beneficial microorganisms.
NB: Mulch can be used on field before and after planting.
ü Moisture conservation
and Temperature regulation
ü Suppressing of
weeds and Soil erosion prevention
ü Soil health
Improvement