Mulch is any organic material such as decaying leaves, bark, or compost spread around or over a plant that allows air and water through. Since soil is home to so many microorganisms, it is not fair to use chemical fertilizers and pesticides that kills so many of them in the process. Why not mulch instead, which is environmentally-friendly. Mulching not only improves the soil surrounding plants, but it also gives your garden a neat look. It offers many benefits and can help your plants thrive in