Not sure how much mulch your garden needs this winter? ❄️ We break it down simply — from small borders to whole plots — so you can give your soil the protection it needs through the coldest months.
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Mulching is one of the best things you can do for your garden in winter — but how much do you actually need? ❄️ Too little and it won't do much good. Too much and you can cause problems for your plants.
Here's a straightforward guide to getting it right.
The golden rule: 5–10cm (2–4 inches)
For most garden beds and borders, a layer of around 5–10cm of well-rotted mulch is ideal. This is enough to:
- ❄️ Protect plant roots from frost and freezing temperatures
- 💧 Help retain moisture in the soil
- 🌿 Suppress winter weeds
- 🌱 Add valuable organic matter as it breaks down through the cold months
Keep it away from stems
Whatever you're mulching around, always leave a small gap of a few centimetres around the base of plants, shrubs and trees. Mulch piled up against stems can cause rotting and invite pests — you want it around the plant, not on it. 👍
How much will you need? 🤔
A rough guide:
- A small border (2m x 1m) needs roughly one 60-litre sack
- A medium-sized garden with multiple beds could need 5–10 sacks
- Larger gardens or allotments are best served by a bulk bag 💪
Puckamuck well-rotted horse manure is available in 60-litre sacks, 850-litre bulk bags and loose loads — so whether you're mulching a single border or a whole plot, there's an option to suit.
When to mulch ⏰
Winter mulching is best done from November through to February, once the soil has had some rain and isn't frozen solid. You want the moisture and warmth locked in, not locked out! 🌧️
Puckamuck — seriously good muck. 🐴🌱