Types of mulches
There are many types of mulches available; it all comes down to the look you want in your garden-natural or manicured?
- For a more natural look, use shredded redwood or shredded cedar. Shredded redwood is deeper in color and mats up more, making it an excellent choice for hillsides. Shredded cedar is lighter in color and an excellent choice if you own a dog-because it also repels fleas.
- For a more manicured look, use small or medium pebble bark (pine or fir) or mini mulch (also called “orchid bark”).
- We don’t recommend large pine or fir bark, except for playgrounds. The air space is too large, so it is not very effective for retaining moisture in the soil or controlling weeds.