21K views · 497 reactions | Mulching, what is it? Mulching is simply applying a layer of well rotted manure, composted bark/straw or good quality garden compost around the base of your roses. There’s lots of benefits to mulching! It helps retain moisture, suppresses weeds and replenishes nutrients and soil structure, all contributing to happier roses. #rosecare #davidaustinroses #mulching #gardenroses #englishroses | David Austin Roses | Facebook

Sheet-mulching is truly the easiest way to take a chunk of lawn and convert it into garden space. Unless you just love hulking out and digging up sod, then disregard 😂. All you need is cardboard/newspaper, a few inches of top soil or compost, and mulch. The cardboard will smother out the grass so you don’t have to dig it up and break down overtime (yes, this works on both Zoysia and Bermuda) and you’re just left with an awesome garden space! Even though we haven’t had rain in what feels like mo