Trinity’s summer heat can make watering and weeding a seemingly never-ending job. But there is something you can do to lessen the strain on your garden plants.

Placing a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch around your shrubs and perennials is a great way to help your soil retain moisture. It also helps prevent weed seeds from germinating. If that isn’t reason enough to mulch, how about this: it looks fantastic!

One of our favorite mulches is Black Forest Organic Compost – a premium, organic, long-lasting blend of redwood and fir bark, fortified with nitrogen and iron. It’s attractive and functional. Give it a try!