Growing Should You Mulch in the Fall?
Every February, somewhere in Kingston, a gardener walks out during a midwinter thaw and discovers their plant sitting on top of the soil, roots exposed and the crown unprotected against the wind. The plant didn't climb up on its own, the ground pushed it up. This is known as frost heave and is a big reason fall mulching is important in this part of Ontario. For most garden beds the timing will matter more than the mulch you use and …
