Mulching around shrubs and in your garden is a great way to deter weeds. When laying mulch, make sure it’s thick enough to block weeds. The depth of mulch needed varies depending on the type of mulch that is used. Recommended depths are:

  • Fine Mulch: 2”- 3” deep
  • Coarse Mulch: 4”- 5” deep

Avoid putting mulch too close to the trunks of tree or shrubs, since it can attract pests. As it decomposes, mulch leeches nitrogen from the soil, so apply a nitrogen rich fertilizer before you lay the mulch to feed the plants.

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Danny Lipford is a home improvement expert and television personality who started his remodeling business, Lipford Construction, at the age of 21 in Mobile, Alabama. He gained national recognition as the host of the nationally syndicated television show, Today's Homeowner with Danny Lipford, which started as a small cable show in Mobile. Danny's expertise in home improvement has also led him to be a contributor to popular magazines and websites and the go-to source for advice on everything related to the home. He has made over 200 national television appearances and served as the home improvement expert for CBS's The Early Show and The Weather Channel for over a decade. Danny is also the founder of 3 Echoes Content Studio, TodaysHomeowner.com, and Checking In With Chelsea, a décor and lifestyle blog.

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