Mulching Guide Infographic for Mediterranean Gardens

Gardening infographic titled "Mulching Guide". Archetype: GROWING TIMELINE (seed → harvest). Botanical illustration / cottage-garden aesthetic with bold botanical palette, botanically accurate plant forms, Mediterranean climate context. Create a visually clear step-by-step timeline showing mulch use across the growing cycle from soil preparation to harvest, with layered garden bed cross-sections, mulch materials, roots, moisture movement, and seasonal garden cues. Include edible crop examples clearly labeled as edible where shown, and label any toxic ornamental example as toxic if included. No pesticide brand logos, no specific GMO recommendations. Include 5–8 labeled callouts in English: "1. Prepare Soil", "2. Plant Seeds or Seedlings", "3. Apply 5–8 cm Mulch", "4. Keep Mulch Away from Stems", "5. Water Deeply After Mulching", "6. Summer Moisture Protection", "7. Autumn Top-Up", "8. Harvest with Healthy Soil". Add concise visual cue labels for watering, light, and season: "Water: Moderate", "Light: Full Sun to Part Shade", "Season: Spring–Autumn", "Climate: Mediterranean", "Organic Mulch", "Straw", "Bark Chips", "Compost", "Leaf Mold", "Moisture Retention", "Weed Suppression", "Soil Temperature Buffer". Show icons for water, sunlight, soil, and seasonal timing. Emphasize practical mulch depth, spacing from stems, and moisture conservation in dry summers. All text MUST be written in English (array). Every heading, label, caption, legend and metric name in the image must be in English — not English. Spell each English word correctly using English characters and diacritics. Numbers stay as digits, no watermarks Botanically accurate plant forms. No pesticide brand logos, no specific GMO recommendations. Edible / toxic plants must be correctly labeled where relevant.