Your landscaping plays an important role in the curb appeal, safety, and value of your property. Your soil health plays a vital role in the health and visual appeal of your lawn and garden. Unfortunately, your soil health can become compromised in numerous ways such as overuse and frost. You cannot completely safeguard against damage to your soil, but you can take precautions. One popular precaution you can take is laying down mulch.

Mulch can help with moisture retention, protect against frost damage, and prevent weed growth. When doing this, you need to consider the thickness of the mulch you lay down. A rule of thumb is that you should lay mulch to be no more than 4 inches but no less than 2 inches thick. Mulch that is too thin can allow weeds to push through it. If it is too thick, then it can prevent water from getting through.