41. Mulching is also helpful because it keeps the soil moister and young plants need water.42. Mulching keeps the moisture in the ground,43. And mulching cuts down on water consumption. 44. Mulching mowers chop the grass into small pieces and deposit it back on the lawn.45. Plantings in the water do not need mulching and tend to grow quicker than others. 46. Contrary to what many gardeners suppose, winter mulching is not done to keep plants warm. 47. Mulching vacs are essentially power blowers with impellers ( blades ) that can chew up debris.48. But winter mulching is optional if your garden is more than a couple of years old. 49. Small, pear-shaped leaves blanket the lawn, resistant to either raking or mulching . 50. The mountain of October will have become a few inches of good compost for summer mulching .
