The calendar may say spring begins in March, but seasoned gardeners know that timing matters more than dates. Walk through any garden center in early March and the stacks of mulch look tempting, fresh, and ready to spread. Yet many experienced hands pause, wait, and circle back closer to mid-month. That choice does not come from habit or superstition. It comes from understanding soil, weather, and the quiet rhythm of the growing season.
Mulch does far more than make a yard look polished. It locks in moisture, blocks weeds, protects roots from temperature swings, and slowly improves soil as it breaks down. Buying and applying it at the right moment can make the difference between a thriving landscape and one that struggles through spring.
