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Mulching in the garden is a MUST and September is the perfect time for you to do it in your garden. Mulch provides several benefits to the garden; for exsample weed control, water retention and a great finished look to your garden.

The mulch of choice for me is Gorilla Hair. Gorilla Hair is a shredded redwood material that is a long-lasting, decorative ground cover. It almost looks fuzzy and therefore is soft in appearance and rich in color. Best of all McShane's has the lowest price for gorilla hair. We are having sale and it is only $34.99 a yard.

By covering all of the bare soil in a garden with Gorilla Hair, most weeds will never be able to come into contact with the soil. I also love Black Forest Compost and Cocoa Mulch.

Not only does mulch help with weeds, but it also maintains a consistent level of moisture in the soil. This is important because a plant that has a constant level of adequate moisture is less likely to become stressed, which means that it will be better able to resist insects and diseases and, keep your plants looking the best.

Finally, mulches will break down over time, adding nutrients and organic matter to the soil. The worms and microbes in the soil will break down organic mulch, which will result in great healthy soil. Good soil will produce amazing plants.

We all want a beautiful, weed-free garden. Come on over to McShane's Nursery and Landscape Supply and  we will help you pick out the right mulch for you. To learn more watch this video about ground cover by clicking here

Cheers to Your Garden

Steve McShane