When to Mulch Vegetables: A Seasonal Guide for Spring, Summer, and Fall Garden Beds
Mulching is one of the simplest and most effective ways to stabilize a vegetable garden, but timing matters just as much as material. Used correctly, mulch acts like a climate control system for the soil—moderating temperature swings, conserving moisture, and supporting beneficial soil biology throughout the growing season. Used at the wrong time, however, mulch…