There is more to topdressing than chopped wood. Learn about cover types, costs, and design considerations here.
The word “mulch” is used almost exclusively as a descriptive name for commonly chopped wood or bark products. In fact, mulch is an umbrella term for any product organic or inorganic that serves as the top layer of soil.
Applying a 2- to 4-inch layer of mulch throughout the planting bed helps conserve soil moisture, stabilize soil temperature, reduce soil erosion, reduce soil compaction, and prevent weed growth. Mulch also contributes to landscape design by reflecting color choices, local influences, and artistic expression.
There are two categories of mulch: organic and inorganic. This product can be used alone, with or without a landscape fabric underlayment. Landscape fabric keeps weeds at bay and prevents inorganic mulch from settling in the soil. However, landscape fabric is not effective in dense areas.
Organic mulch
Organic mulch is typically a wood product, such as pine needles or bark, shredded cedar, aspen chips, arborist’s tree trimmings, or materials such as recycled Christmas trees. However, compost, lawn clippings, nut shells, corn cobs, and even seashells are ideal for this purpose.
Get In Touch:
Contact us about your project ideas and our team will be in touch with you within 24 hours! We are in the business for over 5+ years and Buffalo’s Top Rated.
RDK Landscaping – For more inspiration, visit our site.
Experts in tree removal, stump demolition, stump removal, tree trimming, tree mulching, tree pruning and emergency tree removal in Buffalo, NY!
Read our Reviews!!
[trustindex no-registration=google]