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Cover That Soil! Mulching the Garden

By Living Traditions Homestead

We discovered the world of “covering bare soil” after desperately looking for ways to keep the weeds and intense heat out of our Phoenix garden. This method of gardening transformed our homestead into a healthy, thriving, and productive piece of land.

Learn 5 reasons to cover the soil and our top 4 types of mulch to use on your garden. Be prepared for the magic to happen!