The frost on the car windscreen or the icy air outside is often the first thing Canberrans notice when the winter chill sets in. What they may not notice however, is that their garden is likely feeling the cold as much as they are!
As temperatures drop overnight, soil loses warmth quickly – particularly in exposed garden beds. Even though growth slows naturally over winter, the region’s frosty nights can create especially challenging conditions for our plants and trees.
And while some are designed to cope well in harsher conditions, almost all benefit from a little extra care to stay healthy through June, July and August.
This is where a little mulch can make a big difference.
Mulch is your garden’s winter blanket
One of the simplest ways to keep your garden warm this winter is with a fresh layer of mulch. Mulch creates a protective barrier over the soil surface, like a warm blanket tucking your garden in for the night.
Quality mulch such as Forest litter and Canberra organic can:
- act as insulation for the soil
- help retain warmth and moisture
- protect plant roots from frost damage
- suppress weeds
- improve soil quality over time
They instantly give garden beds a fresh and revitalised look, at a time when many gardens are starting to look a little tired.
If you’re wondering when to start, early winter is the perfect time to refresh existing mulch before the colder part of the season settles in. This will also help to prepare your garden for a strong start once the warmer weather arrives.
Get mulching now
Instead of waiting until spring to get mulching, commit now to upkeeping your mulch levels right through winter. It’s a simple step you can take to help your garden stay warm, improve soil quality, promote moisture retention, and keep plants strong as they endure the coldest part of the year.
A little protection now can also make all the difference come spring – empowering your garden to come back greener, healthier and ready to thrive.
Find all your mulch needs at Canberra Sand and Gravel
Canberra Sand and Gravel has an extensive range of quality mulch to support your garden through this winter. Order online or visit one of our landscape centres.
