Don’t Mulch Yet—This Common Spring Mistake Can Backfire

Mulch is a great way to set up your plants for success while giving your yard’s aesthetics a boost, but doing it too early can actually hurt your plants. Most of us start out our spring yardcare regimen by adding a fresh layer of mulch. The problem is, mulching while temperatures are cool and precipitation is high can actually hurt your yard by stunting plant growth and creating conditions that are right for fungal disease and pest problems. 

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