We Asked Gardeners If Fall Mulching Is Worth It—They Said to Skip It If You're Growing These Plants

We Asked Gardeners If Fall Mulching Is Worth It—They Said to Skip It If You're Growing These Plants

ronstik / Getty ImagesKey PointsFall mulch helps insulate soil, retain moisture, and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.It’s especially beneficial for new trees, shrubs, tender perennials, and bulbs in cold zones.Skip mulching if the soil already has coverage, plants are hardy, or you want self-seeding annuals.Spring is often the season that gardeners focus on mulching their beds and borders to suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and create…