The smell of spring is in the air in Greater Columbus — not the smell of hyacinths or daffodils, but the smell of freshly applied hardwood mulch around trees and shrubs and other perennial plants.

Mulching has many benefits. It can provide nutrients for plants, lock in moisture, form a barrier against weeds and can help to insulate the roots of vulnerable plants from winter cold.

And instead of wandering through your garden, trying to identify the plants in need of a little mulching, we've tapped the experts' minds for some insider information to simplify the chore.

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