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Why fall is the best time to mulch, according to gardening experts

  • Mulch protects the root ball during dormancy, according to plant expert Tamara Hogan from Fast Growing Trees.
  • Fall and winter mulch retains moisture in the soil and helps buffer storm effects.
  • Using natural mulch, such as straw and shredded leaves, gradually releases nutrients into the soil over time, benefiting plants year-round.
  • Cate Singleton from Bower & Branch mentions that mulching improves the landscape and shelters overwintering insects.
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Why fall is the best time to mulch, according to gardening experts

As you’re prepping your garden for its winter slumber, you might want to add an unexpected to-do to your fall gardening checklist: mulching.

·Billings, United States
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The Billings Gazette broke the news in Billings, United States on Sunday, October 12, 2025.
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