{"id":2347,"date":"2021-04-14T10:23:46","date_gmt":"2021-04-14T10:23:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/?p=2347"},"modified":"2021-07-28T09:29:32","modified_gmt":"2021-07-28T09:29:32","slug":"do-you-mulch-before-or-after-planting-flowers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecofamilylife.com\/garden\/do-you-mulch-before-or-after-planting-flowers\/","title":{"rendered":"Do you mulch before or after planting flowers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mulch after planting flowers <\/strong>to keep water in the soil and stop weeds. Adding mulch after planting flowers<\/strong> will make it easier avoid accidentally mixing mulch into the soil as you dig. If mulch is mixed into the soil your flowers will get less nitrogen as soil microbes break down the organic matter. Keep mulch 1-2 inches away from flower stems to avoid rot and use a good quality mulch like bark or straw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to mulch after planting flowers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
  1. Rake the soil flat ready to plant your flowers.<\/li>
  2. Add a small amount of compost and aged cow manure into the soil before planting.<\/li>
  3. Make a small hole, place your flower in the hole and backfill with soil.<\/li>
  4. Move bark mulch or straw mulch around the flower keeping it 1-2 inches away from the stem.<\/li>
  5. Water the plant in after mulching to soak the plant roots and keep the mulch in place.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you are not ready to plant flowers in your soil straight away, cover the soil with mulch <\/strong>to protect it from drying out. Always have your soil covered with mulch and move it back with a rake when you are ready to plant your annual or perennial flowers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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