Comment COVER for more info on the benefits of mulch as well as the best types of mulch for your garden! Mulching your garden may literally be the the easiest thing you can do that has a high reward. It has made a huge difference for me in Utah because the summers get so hot. I most commonly use straw to mulch my garden nowadays. Ideally you could find an organic straw to make sure there are no herbicides. Also, If possible I would recommend a garden specific straw because it will usually have s