Why to Mulch and Best Natural Mulches

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Mulch is one of a gardener's most useful tools! This video covers why to mulch, how to mulch and my favorite natural mulches to use in the vegetable and fruit garden- as well as pros & cons of each. Related Videos: Natural Weed Control for Gardens: https://youtu.be/gqgJQvwy2aM Improving Clay Soil playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4zzslvkscX0uuXNvj6qJJzFG5iQvreQE Cover Crop in the Home Garden playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4zzslvkscX39ZhMYn3TsqP3taiLRt9JF Some of the links included here are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no cost to you. I will only recommend items I love and should you choose to make a purchase, it helps support the channel! Thank you! 💚 Hortisketch Garden Planner and Garden Manager (use my code JENNA5 for $5 off) - https://gardensavvy.com My favorite, long-lasting seed starting trays: https://allaboutthegarden.com/?sca_ref=3177483.OMdSez9uOx A.M. Leonard Horticultural Tool & Supply: https://amleo.idevaffiliate.com/184.html HISEA Garden Boots http://shrsl.com/41ell North Spore Premium Mushroom Starting Supplies (use my code GROWFULLY for 10% off): https://bit.ly/GROWFULLY Lomi Composter: https://lomi.sjv.io/e43XYz Dripworks Irrigation: https://www.dripworks.com/?ref=Growfully Omlet Chicken Coops and Supplies: https://www.omlet.us/shop/chicken_keeping/?aid=KTYTQCQR The best workwear for women: Dovetail Workwear- (use code GROWFULLY for $10 Off): https://www.dovetailworkwear.com/growfullywithjenna RX Soil Testing (use my code “growfully” for 10% off your order): https://rxsoil.com/nutrients?source=growfully Growfully Amazon Storefront (products I use): https://www.amazon.com/shop/growfullywithjenna 00:00 Intro 00:50 Benefits of Mulch 04:16 Types of Mulch 04:32 Leaf Mulch/ Leaf Mould 08:30 Grass Clippings 10:10 Wood Chips 13:13 Hay Mulch 15:33 A Word on Cardboard 17:00 Cover Crops/Living Mulch 18:41 When NOT to use Mulch (or use carefully) #zone6gardening #ohiogardening