Does mulch cause nitrogen deficiency?
If you mulch your garden soil, will it remove or lock up nitrogen in your soil, thus causing your plants to become nitrogen-deficient? The short answer: no, so long as you mulch correctly. In fact, proper mulching can serve as a slow-release fertilizer that actually boosts bioavailable nitrogen in your garden soil.
Below, we’re going to take a deeper dive into this topic so you understand why mulching doesn’t deplete soil nitrogen. We’re also going to make sure you know how to mulch properly so you don’t cause soil nitrogen deficiency or harm your plants.
