It's better to soak the ground thoroughly at the time of watering. It's usually not necessary to water more than once a week using this method. Plants in mulched beds will require less watering than ones in unmulched areas. Also, plants in shade, such as on the north or east side of the house, will require less water than ones in full sun. Properly mulching your plants provides many advantages.
All mulches produce the same basic benefits.
They stabilize soil temperature and moisture. They provide an area free of competition from grass and weeds, as well as keeping mowers and weed trimmers away from young plants. Finally, they provide a neat and professional appearance. Simply removing the sod around the plants and keeping the area cultivated is sufficient if you have the time to devote. That benefits plants in the same way a farmer helps his crops by cultivating his fields or you do by hoeing the vegetable garden.