Hey there, Sprinkler Head! If you're already sweating just thinking about the summer heat, your garden is too. That’s why May is the perfect time to mulch like you mean it. A good layer of mulch acts like nature’s AC unit—it keeps your soil cool, retains precious moisture, and helps choke out those relentless weeds that think they own the place. Whether you’re rocking a veggie patch, flower bed, or a prized tomato jungle, mulch is the low-key MVP of your garden this month.
Now, before you go flinging bark everywhere like a woodland creature, here’s the pro move: lay down your drip irrigation or soaker hoses before you mulch. Why? Because you want that water to go straight to the roots without evaporating into the ether. It’s like sneaking hydration into your plants without alerting the sun. Cheap Sprinklers has everything you need to set up a sneaky-smart system that keeps the water where it belongs—underground and on target.
Mulching in May also gives you a head start on beating summer stress. Your plants are just stretching out and getting comfy, so now’s the time to help them build strong roots without fighting drought or sun-scorched soil. Organic mulch like shredded leaves, pine straw, or wood chips breaks down over time, feeding your soil while it protects. Basically, it’s a cozy blanket that doubles as a slow-release fertilizer. Fancy, right?
So don’t wait until June to play catch-up—get your mulch down, your irrigation installed, and let your garden coast into summer like a well-oiled (and well-watered) machine. Your future self—and your thirsty tomatoes—will thank you. Stay cool out there, Sprinkler Head.
