Mulch performs a key role in an attractive healthy garden or landscape but the array of choices can prove daunting.
What is hardwood mulch used for.
Triple shredded mulch costs more than double shredded mulch.
Additionally prices may vary on shredded mulch.
Mulch serves multiple purposes in a landscape.
Since it was not included in the video what do you think of its use.
Don t use too little or too much mulch.
Conversely hardwood mulch could cost as much as 2 29 per 2 cubic foot bag depending on the type and quality of the leftover bark.
It ll mat together and stay in place better than a thinner layer.
In areas where harvesting of hardwood trees is common hardwood mulch is usually very easy to find and it can be quite inexpensive.
Wood chips nuggets or bark.
Organic mulches also help improve the soil s structure drainage and nutrient holding capacity as they decompose.
The best kind of hardwood mulch for yards.
Hardwood mulch is available at lowe s home depot so i have used it but pine bark is the most plentiful.
Both hardwood and softwood bark chips and nuggets byproducts of the lumber and paper industries are typically aged and dried and sometimes even.
Like other materials used for mulch hardwood mulch serves a number of functions in the garden.
Cocoa bean mulch is popular in some areas because of its deep brown color and chocolate odor.
Makes a great bonsai soil mixed in the.
Mulch is used to retain moisture in the soil suppress weeds keep the soil cool prevent frost heaving in winter and make the garden bed look more attractive.
But it s a bit tricky.
Pine bark and hardwood mulches make up just two.
In addition to being visually pleasing mulch helps retain moisture reduces weeds and protects plants.
And pull back mulch from the base of plants so it doesn t cause rot.
Cypress mulch averages about 1 49 per 2 cubic foot bag.
Colored wood mulch is often made from recycled wood that can contain objectionable additives including arsenic from pressure treated wood and is not always 100 hardwood pressure treated wood containing arsenic was phased out a decade ago by the epa but old crates and pallets may still be entering the recycling stream.
If you want to use organic mulch on slopes apply a shredded type about 6 in.