ok so this weekend i redid my front border which was an overgrown mess. took out all the invasive plants like mint etc, and just replanted the shrubs i liked, honeysuckle, hebe's, hydrangea, hardy gernaniums, azealas, rhodies, and a few other things i don't even know the name off.

soil was very poor, and didnt have time to double dig so just added compost to planting holes. also planted about 300 various bulbs in spaces.

what is best mulch to use to improve growing conditions and should i do now or wait till spring?

thanks 4 your help