Seasonal Tips for Feb & Mar - Mulching

Early spring is the very best time to apply a mulch. It is essential to apply a mulch when the soil is saturated after a heavy rain shower.

Make sure the soil is really wet right down into the ground, so that the mulch conserves soil moisture.
A layer of mulch will also insulate the roots of your plants against extremes of temperature, so if there is a cold snap in early spring it will protect your plants from the effects of the cold, but also if the summer is hot, a mulch will protect plant roots from the effects of scorching sun.