Mulching Plant Material

Why Mulch your Plants...Benefits of Mulch

• Moisture Retention

• Wee prevention & Control

• Root protection from fluctuating temperatures

• Soil Erosion

 

Things to think about in choosing a mulch...

• Provide organic matter to the soil

• Stays in place, wind, water and traffic can determine what mulch will work best for you

• What look do you want

• Weed, insect and diseases free

• Color and durability   

• Cost

• Maintenance                                                                                 

Keep in mind, there is not a perfect mulch.    

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Choosing the Right Mulch...

Color Enhanced Wood Mulch - Natural choices

Cedar - Cypress - Pine Needles - Compost - Grass Clippings -Mulched Leaves

Rock Mulch choices 

River Rock -  Decorative Colored Rock (See Images Below)