Question: Since there are no weeds in winter, why apply landscape mulch in the fall?
Hail, landscape mulch, unsung hero of yard care!
Answer: The uses of landscape mulch are not limited to weed control. Among the other uses of landscape mulch is as an agent to control erosion. Landscape mulch applied in the fall keeps the severe weather conditions of winter from eroding your soil and robbing it of valuable nutrients. And by insulating the frozen soil from the sun's rays on that odd mild day in the winter, you'll help your plants maintain the protective state of dormancy that they're in. As a bonus, when the landscape mulch decomposes, it will release valuable nutrients into your soil. Landscape mulch also improves moisture-retention in the soil, cutting down on your water bill in the summer.
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