Rose's LandscapesCommercial and Residential Landscaping (931) 703-6747

Do you have enough mulch on your flowerbeds? Did you know keeping mulch on your flower and shrub beds regularly will not only add beauty to your home, the mulch will break down over time helping even the worst soil. Mulching 2 to 3 times a year will keep your plants roots from freezing in the winter and keep the moisture in the ground in the spring and summer, Therefore, keeping your plants happy and your home looking good. We suggest mulching in the spring and fall, however a light mulching (about one inch thick) in early summer will help prevent your plants roots from drying out in the heat of summer, especially if your landscape beds are in full sun.

There are many different types and colors of mulch, making it hard to choose the best for your home. At Roses Landscapes we use a hard wood mulch in brown, black and red and the “midnight” black mulch, but we can get almost any mulch desired. Some mulches are harmful to animals due to the type of dye used in that particular brand, other mulches tend to attract insects faster due to the smell or texture. With properly using the hardwood and midnight black mulch (spreading 2 to 4 inches thick) we have found there is less weeding, more moisture that stays in the ground (this will help your plants), and less insects. There is no way to keep weeds or insects out of your beds completely, the best way we have found to help is using a 6 month pre-emergent grass killer and a seasonal granular insecticide which we do offer upon request. Pine, pine bark and shredded pine bark mulch is good to use if you have plants that like acidic soils like rhododendron, azaleas, and hydrangea to name a few. One of my favorite new mulches to get is the chocolate chip, this mulch is a little on the expensive side but looks great and has a long lasting color, if you like a dark brown mulch. As always seek a landscape specialist or your local nursery and remember choose your mulch to fit your home and taste.