mulching

Deep mulching is very beneficial; it preserves the moisture, and protects from excessive heat.

Mulching preserves the soil in a moist, loose condition, and is a good preventive of mildew.

Now, in the third week of November, the most pressing work is the collecting of leaves for mulching and leaf-mould.

Mulching prevents the growth of some weeds, because it removes from them the fostering heat of the sun.

The fact that beech-leaves are very slow to rot makes them useful in the garden for mulching and protecting plants from frost.