Joseph Meehan wrote:

I tend to use mulch if really needed, but most of the time I don't
use anything other than dirt or maybe grass or other living ground
cover. Overall I think people greatly over do the much thing.


It does serve a purpose, but I don't like spreading money on the dirt
) It can protect trees and keep maint. down by circling trees with it
- keeps mower from having to cut too close and possibly injure the
tree. Also, around plants, grouping of plants can shade the soil and
accomplish the same thing that mulch does by making the ground too shady
to support weeds. Can help keep plants healthy, as well, by retaining
moisture. Organic mulch breaks down and helps fertilize, but initially
takes up a bit more N in the decomposition.