Definatly mulch. If it is so dry that it is cracking the ground then the weather is pulling nutrients from the soil as well. I live in an area that has a good amount of rain and I still mulch. Its a good thing.
Blondasian Reviewed by Blondasian on . mulch or not too mulch ? major drought here and ground is drying rapidly- would cypress mulch be a good choice for moisture retention ? have never had to mulch in past but have never dealt with such exremely dry conditions before Rating: 5