Caring for your garden in hot weather: why mulch matters
Hot, dry weather can be tough on gardens. Prolonged heat dries out soil quickly, stresses plants, and makes maintaining a lush garden a real challenge. One of the most effective ways to protect your plants in hot weather is by using mulch.
What is mulch, and how does It help?
Mulch is any material spread on the soil surface to act as a protective barrier. Organic mulches - like wood chips, bark, or leaf litter - are especially popular because they not only shield the soil but also break down over time to enrich it.
In hot weather, mulch:
- Retains moisture by reducing evaporation, so plants need less frequent watering
- Regulates soil temperature to keep roots cool on scorching days
- Suppresses weeds by blocking light
- Improves soil health as it decomposes
Make your own mulch from garden waste
You don’t need to buy bags of mulch. With the right equipment, you can turn pruned branches, hedge trimmings, and other garden wood waste into excellent mulch at home. Wood chips from your own garden are sustainable, attractive, and effective.
Woodchippers: the essential tool
This is where woodchippers come in. By chipping woody garden waste, you can create mulch tailored to your needs while cutting down on green waste disposal costs. Jo Beau offers a comprehensive range of woodchippers that are ideal for homeowners, landscapers, and professional gardeners alike.
Jo Beau woodchipper range
Jo Beau’s machines are renowned for their robust construction, compact design, and reliable chipping performance. Here’s a quick look at their range:
- M100: lightweight and compact, ideal for small gardens and domestic use. Perfect for occasional pruning and light branches
- M150: slightly more powerful, handles larger volumes of garden waste with ease, great for keen home gardeners
- M200: a solid all-rounder for frequent use in larger gardens or estates, offering excellent chipping efficiency
- M250: suited to landscapers and professional users needing higher capacity and robust performance
- M300: delivers impressive throughput for heavy-duty jobs, ideal for estates, contractors, and councils
- M400: designed for professional use with a large hopper and high-power chipping capabilities
- M500: the top-of-the-line model for the most demanding commercial applications, delivering exceptional productivity and reliability
All Jo Beau woodchippers are designed for easy transport, safe operation, and years of reliable service.
Why choose Jo Beau?
Jo Beau is a trusted name with a reputation for quality engineering. By investing in a Jo Beau chipper, you’re not only making mulch production easier but also adopting a sustainable approach to managing garden waste.
Get yours from Global Machinery Solutions
In the UK, Global Machinery Solutions is the only approved distributor for Jo Beau. Our experienced team can help you choose the perfect chipper for your needs, offer expert advice, and even arrange a live demonstration so you can see the machines in action.
If you’re ready to reduce waste, save money on mulch, and care for your garden through even the hottest summers, contact us today for more information or to book your demo.