USING this one simple trick will help improve the health of your garden in warm weather, according to experts.
Bokashi Living revealed that mulch is the one crucial element to keeping a .
Applying a thick layer to your lawn will help boost and protect your grass.
The mulch will protect your soil from sun exposure and ensure your plants stay healthy in the summer heat.
Gardening experts said this one trick will allow your to absorb all the nutrients from the surrounding soil.
A thick layer of mulch will also reduce water evaporation from the soil according to the experts.
Heatwaves can make it difficult to maintain a healthy looking lawn but a good layer of mulch will help with this.
High temperatures and blazing can leave your grass brown, dry and prone to damage.
The heat and sunlight accelerates water evaporation from your soil leaving your plants and parched.
Even regularly watering your garden may not help with water quickly being baked out of the soil in hot weather.
A layer of mulch helps to lock in moisture and nutrients and create a cool, wet surface for your to thrive in.
There is a huge variety of mulch you can use to help protect your plants from the heat this summer.
Mulch is commonly made from organic material such as leaf mould, rotted manure or composted woodchips.
Standard compost will also do the trick but mulch can even be made out of gravel and rocks.
By composting garden and kitchen waste you can even make your own mulch.
Gardening experts recommend using a thick layer of mulch this summer, or shop-bought.
