Applying mulch to soil has several benefits including soil moisture conservation,
fertility and health improvement of the soil, reducing weed growth and enhancing the visual
appeal of the area. In this study, four mulch (organic mulch - straw, leaf; inorganic mulch -
sand, gravel) treatments were tested for their ability to control moisture on Technosol. We
have measured soil moisture at 5cm, 10cm, 20cm and 25cm depths for 3 months. Soil
moisture content determined by the gravimetric method in the laboratory. Soil moisture was
significantly higher in soil with organic mulch than those with inorganic mulch for the same
positions. The most significant soil moisture loss occurred in the soil with sand mulch. On
the contrary, leaf mulch has the highest soil moisture storage capacity compare to other 3
mulches. Under the leaf mulch, average soil moisture was 8.9%, 8.1%, and 12.7% at 5 cm,
10 cm, and 20 cm, respectively during experiment time.
