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Why Mulch Thickness Matters Most Now

December 2, 2025 by Brandon Marcus Leave a Comment

Mulch Thickness Matters Most Now

Your yard might look peaceful, but underneath that calm surface, a silent battle is unfolding—moisture escaping, weeds plotting their uprising, and soil temperatures rising and falling like a moody soundtrack. Mulch seems like the easy hero in this drama, but the real magic isn’t just in using mulch—it’s in getting the thickness right. Too thin,…

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