How to Apply Mulch to a Flower Bed

Mulch not only adds a decorative touch to your flower bed, but it also helps the soil to retain moisture, decrease the growth of weeds and reduce erosion. There are many varieties of mulch that you can purchase, as it comes in different colors and wood types, such as chemically treated or organic. Adding mulch to your flower bed will not take too much time and may prove to be beneficial to your flowers' growth.

Things You'll Need

• Garden gloves

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate and pull any weeds from the flower bed.

   • 2

     Sprinkle the mulch around the individual flower stems. The mulch should be about 3 inches deep.

   • 3

     Remove the mulch that is directly around each stem. Pull the mulch away from the stem about 1 to 2 inches. The mulch should not be touching the stems of the flowers.

   • 4

     Sprinkle mulch around the remainder of the flower bed to fill in any empty patches and ensure the mulch is about 3 inches deep all around.