Apply Mulch Around Plants

What happens here

The presenter demonstrates applying mulch around specific plants. For tomato plants, he mounds a generous amount of mulch around the base, ensuring it covers any weeds and also provides support for the plant. He highlights that burying more of the tomato stem encourages it to sprout more roots. For squash plants, he places a pile of mulch between two plants and then gently spreads it outwards around their bases, carefully raising the plant leaves to avoid smothering them. This delicate work ensures the mulch is applied effectively without harming the young plants.

Goal: Apply mulch strategically around individual garden plants for weed suppression and support.