Pine bark and hardwood mulches make up just two.
Pine mulch vs hardwood 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.
Other trendy types of organic mulch like shredded hardwood material pine needles and leaf mold.
Hardwood mulch decomposes more slowly so it may not require two applications each year.
I even use sifted pine bark mulch to get pieces around 1 8 to 1 4 to mix into bonsai soil with small river rock turface.
Hardwood mulches are derived from the shredded or chipped bark and heartwood of trees including oak poplar and maple.
Hardwood mulch comes in a wide array of varieties and colors from hardwood to pine to cedar to cypress and then from warm red tones to rich browns to the deepest black.
Additionally prices may vary on shredded mulch.
Don t forget about additional types like coffee grounds pecan shells and compost.
If you save your kitchen scraps you may be able to cover your garden in organic mulch for free.
Pine bark nuggets photo by john taylor.
Triple shredded mulch costs more than double shredded mulch.
These reddish brown chunks of pine bark give your garden a neat natural look.
Cypress mulch averages about 1 49 per 2 cubic foot bag.
Keep in mind that mulch reduces maintenance but doesn t eliminate it.
When you cover your soil with a layer of wood chips or.
Organic mulches have to be replenished periodically usually every two to three years.
Because of its staying power hardwood mulch is ideal for sloped beds and gardens in wet climates.
Earthgro hardwood mulch also at the home depot in selected stores 2 59 per bag 2 cu.
Hardwood mulch is available at lowe s home depot so i have used it but pine bark is the most plentiful.
Mulch performs a key role in an attractive healthy garden or landscape but the array of choices can prove daunting.
Despite the name hardwood mulches actually decompose faster in the landscape than cedar or pine bark mulch owing to a higher cellulose content.