Despite the name hardwood mulches actually decompose faster in the landscape than cedar or pine bark mulch owing to a higher cellulose content.
Cedar hardwood mulch.
Bulk mulch including colored hardwood pine bark cedar cypress and other wholesale mulch options by the cubic yard.
It naturally repels insects and has natural fungus resistance.
The oil from the cedar tree produces an aroma that repels bugs so the mulch is comparatively pest free.
Types of mulch include nuggets which are larger chunks that will add texture to your yard.
The benefits to cedar were mentioned above.
It stays put and is an excellent choice for hills and other areas where larger mulch pieces would roll off.
Hardwood mulch is fibrous and knits together well which inhibits soil erosion and weed germination while retaining moisture.
Hardwood will begin decaying faster than cedar mulch which allows nutrients to be released into the soil and enrich the garden.
We use the same black brown and red dyes to make the hardwood and cedar dyed mulches.
This means it won t need to be replenished as frequently.
It is long lasting like cedar.
Cedar mulch is a useful weed inhibitor and an attractive top dress for gardens.
Hardwood mulch is finely shredded and lasts quite a while in the landscape.
Hardwood mulches are derived from the shredded or chipped bark and heartwood of trees including oak poplar and maple.
Cypress mulch is an aesthetically pleasing light colored mulch that is also aromatic.
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Wood mulch is created with organic matter like cedar cypress or pine bark and nourishes your garden beds as it breaks down.
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Cedar is a premium product because it has to be sourced separately and we receive it from as far away as canada.
Our hardwood mulch doesn t wash away and it aids and improves soil conditions by adding natural hummus and nutrients to soil as it decomposes.
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Please call for pricing but cedar mulch tends to be almost 20 per yard more than the hardwood mulch.
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Unlike many other types of organic mulch cedar mulch resists decay so it takes a lot longer to decompose than hardwood or leaf mulches.