the ABC's of Mulch

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Applying natural mulch to beds, borders, and around plants creates a protective layer as well as a decorative finish. With many different mulch types available today, choosing one for your garden can be confusing, but the benefits are clear.

 
      Mulch will:
• Prevent soil erosion.
• Help control weeds.
• Conserve moisture.
• Stop soil top crusting.
• Provide insulation to plant roots.
• Add texture, color, and contrast to plants.
• Accentuate plantings.
• Visually combine the house and garden.

Cedar

Cedar Mulch:
Lasts longer and resists breakdown. It has an attractive brown color and will not mat, allowing water to freely run through it.
Available by the 1/2 yard scoop and in 3 cubic foot bags

Hardwood

Hardwood Mulch:
Holds moisture longer after it has become wet. It is an attractive brown color; however, the shredded texture can mat in the landscape.
Available in 3 cubic foot bags and by the 1/2 yard scoop

Pine bark

Pine Bark Mulch:
Gives good weed control and allows water to freely run through it to reach plant roots. It has a dark brown color.
Available in 3 cubic foot bags

Cypress

Cypress Mulch
Available in 3 cubic foot bags

Cocoa Shell

Cocoa Shell Mulch
Available in 2 cubic foot bags

Pine Nuggets

Pine Bark Nuggets:
Usually used as top dressing. These are best at controlling heat at the base of a plant because of the air spaces between the pieces of nuggets.
Available in 3 cubic foot bags

Pine Bark Mini-Nuggets
Available in 3 cubic foot bags

Also Available:

  • Naturescapes Forest Brown Mulch - in 2 cubic foot bags
  • Naturescapes Red Mulch - in 2 cubic foot bags
  • Pinew Straw - in bales

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Last Updated: 5/14/2008
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