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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Hannah Stephenson

How deep should your mulch be? Expert gives top tips for your garden this spring

Dr David Stanford-Beale - (Hannah Stephenson/PA)

As gardeners embark on their annual spring weeding ritual, the subsequent step of mulching emerges as a vital practice for cultivating healthy beds and borders. Spreading a protective layer around prized plants offers multiple benefits, from suppressing unwanted weeds and retaining essential moisture to enriching the soil with vital nutrients.

However, navigating the array of options can be perplexing, as noted by David Stanford-Beale, a doctor of entomology at MAD Company.

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