Mulching. Mulching in the garden - Dettmer Grünefeld

What is mulching?
Gardening by nature
Where and when to mulch?

Benefits of mulching
It stores water and protects against dehydration
Balances temperature fluctuations
Makes the soil healthier
Protects against erosion
Beautifies and makes work easier
Suppresses weeds
Increases soil nutrients

Our garden helpers, earthworms
Lively soil life
Loose soil
The lifestyle of earthworms

Different soil types
Soil work
Chemical effects of mulching
Carbon to nitrogen ratio of different substances

Materials in the mulch
Design and targeted application
Soil protection by mulching
Nutrient replenishment by mulching
Protection, fertilisation and soil structure improvement by mulching
Complete mulching
Warming up the soil by mulching
Materials less suitable for mulching
Pre-treatment of mulch

Green manuring
Live mulch - green mulch
Effects of green manuring
Mulch and green manure
Green manure plants
Green manuring all year round

Mulched areas of the garden
Woody shrubs and hedges
Rhododendrons and azaleas
Perennials
Climbing plants
Roses
Vegetable garden
Orchard
Cultivation
Mulching on sandy soils
Mulched roads

The mulching works
Design
Tools
Work calendar

Common problems in the garden
Weeds
Slugs
Diatoms (common diatoms)
Crushing and rotting of mulch
Compacted soils

Summary of mulches