Mulch

Mulches are an important part of the Florida landscape. A mulched garden has better water and soil conservation, a more stable soil temperature and less weeds. There are many choices for mulch, some more suited for one yard task than another.

UF/IFAS Sites

• Alachua County Extension: Mulch
• Gardening Tips: Mulching Reduces Landscape Maintenance
• Gardening Tips: Yard Trash as Mulch
• Improve Landscape Health—Add Mulch
• Living Green: Mulch
• Overmulching Can Damage Trees
• Q&A: Is Melaleucha Mulch Safe to Use?

UF/IFAS Publications

• The Facts About Termites and Mulch
• Landscape Mulches: How Long Do They Retain Their Color?
• Landscape Mulches: How Quickly Do They Settle?
• Landscape Mulches: What Are the Choices in Florida?
• The Magic of Mulch (PDF)
• Mulch Ado About Nothing? (PDF)
• Mulches for the Landscape
• Pests Associated with Much and Moisture
• Problems Erupt When You Volcano Mulch (PDF)
• Saving Water by Mulching (PDF)

Also on Gardening in a Minute

• FYN Principle #4: Mulch
• Using Leaves as Mulch

Other Sites

• Mulch--Clemson Extension
• Mulches--University of Missouri Extension
• Mulching is Important for Tree Health--Utah State University Forestry Extension
• Mulching and Watering--University of Minnesota Sustainable Urban Landscape Information Series