Living Green - Easy Solutions for Sustainable Living

Sam recently spoke on Cape Talk/Talk Radio on the benefits of mulching. Here we list some of facts shared on the radio interview:

What is Mulch? Mulch is a cover or 'blanket' that goes on top of your soil. It is best made of natural materials such as bark, straw, wood chip, grass and leaves.
The Benefits Insulates the soil from heat - decreasing evaporation by 40%! Keeps the soil cool in summer, warmer in winter. Limits erosion - both sheet and impact erosion. Inhibits weeds germinating. Attracts worms and beneficial insects. Crunchy mulch (oak leaves, crushed shells) repels snails and slugs. Improves water absorbtion ten fold.
Some Cautions Fresh grass clippings can suffocate the soil. It is important to thin them by hand or mix them with a lighter material such as dry leaves. In the hot and wet Gauteng summers, choose a harder mulch such as bark and wood chip. The lighter mulches can rot in the wet and hot weather.