This rake is ideal for breaking up soil, spreading mulch and leveling out garden beds. The sturdy tines allow for more aggressive digging and leveling. A thatch rake, sometimes called a ...

and mulch the ground so it retains moisture and soil. The contrast of color they have to grass, clover or other ground cover ...

Fill up a wheelbarrow with your chosen mulch and spread a 5cm (2in) layer around plants or across the soil with a spade, leaving a little gap around the stems of plants. Rake to a level finish.

Mulch layers should be about six to eight inches deep and not matted down. If necessary, rake mulch back into place and add additional mulch. If matted, fluff it up with a rake. Plants considered ...