Such mulches do keep the soil cool, minimize weed growth and, best of all, offset the fine display of roses in bloom.

Gardeners are finding that mulches cut down on the need for weeding as well as keeping the soil cool.

During the growing season it will keep the soil cool and moist, and it will also prevent weeds from growing.

Mulches will keep soil cool and preserve moisture; water plants in containers and window boxes with water-soluble fertilizer.

This natural mulch also helps to keep the soil cool and prevents weeds from growing.

A mulch layer over cultivated ground keeps the soil cool, prevents weeds from germinating and best of all, retains soil moisture.

Mulch plants to discourage weeds, conserve water and keep soil cool.

Use a thick layer of organic mulch like straw to help keep the soil cool and moist.

The weather has kept the soil cool, yet planting is going on, and by this date everything can go into the ground.

It keeps the soil cool under midsummer sun, when beds mulched with plastic can grow too hot.