Organic mulches incorporated into the soil will improve the soil tilth, aeration and drainage.
Mulching increases yields, conserves moisture, prevents weed growth, regulates soil temperature, and lessens crop loss caused by ground rot. Organic mulches include straw, leaves, grass, bark, compost, sawdust and peat moss. Organic mulches incorporated into the soil will improve the soil tilth, aeration and drainage. The amount of organic mulch to use depends upon the type, but 1 to 2 inches applied to the garden surface around growing plants is adequate.