Mulch soft fruits.
Mulch soft fruits with organic matter.
A mulch is something which covers the ground completely, in a thick layer, without any gaps.
Leave a slight gap around the base of the fruit plant to avoid fungal growth.
Organic matter is stuff which was once alive, such as:
- lawn clippings
- straw
- farmyard manure
- wood chippings
The benefits of mulch are:
- stops the soil drying out
- gives nutrients to plants
- encourages worms
- reduces weeds
- keeps the soil an even temperature
- saves work
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