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Applying mulch is one of the best things you can do to help your plants through hot, dry spells this summer. Bare soil heats up rapidly on hot, sunny days and allows soil moisture to evaporate. As ...

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Mulching has many benefits. It can provide nutrients for plants, lock in moisture, form a barrier against weeds and can help to insulate the roots of vulnerable plants from winter cold.

Gardeners put a lot of effort into their landscape, and adding mulch will help reap many benefits, said David Hillock, Oklahoma State University Extension consumer horticulturist.

Study shows that a higher seeding rate of cover crops often provides no benefit and adds costs in soybean fields.

Cleaning up and mulching: These are important steps for vegetable beds. Remove tired summer vegetable plants and clean up debris and weeds to reduce insect, pest and weed issues in the spring.

Riverton Landscaping Services (385-644-9004) has expanded into Murray, Utah - a move that brings winter mulching and other important yard upkeep work to the local community.