One of the best things you can do for your landscape is to use compost. Mulching a landscape refers to covering exposed soil with inert materials. It can help plants grow, reduce weeding labor, save water and make a garden area look cleaner and more decorative.
By spreading over and tilling in the bare soil with compost you create a buffering layer. That layer will help insulate plant roots from radical temperature changes. It also keeps moisture from evaporating fast so you can reduce the water needs of your plants. That same buffer zone will make it harder for weeds to germinate and using Native Compost, Woodchips or Pecan Shells to fill in the empty spaces will make the landscape more attractive.
A cubic yard of compost weight varies 600 – 1100 lbs.
“Take care of your garden, and it will take care of you” unknown author
