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First, let's take a look at why we should mulch in the first place. Applying mulch to your garden is a good
conservation practice. Thick mulch helps prevent loss of top soil from wind and water erosion. Mulching
reduces soil compaction, decreases water loss from the soil through evaporation, and lessens soil
temperature fluctuations. Mulch tempers the effects of heat and cold. In the winter months the soil in a garden
heaves between the combined effects of freezing, thawing and then refreezing, which also can damage plants
and shrubs. A layer of mulch over soil acts as an insulator by keeping it cool in the summer months and mulch
helps eliminate danger to plants from the freeze-thaw cycle.
Organic mulch decomposes and becomes part of the soil, improving drainage, organic content, and texture.
Microbes work by the millions to break down the organic matter and turn it into humus, this buffers the soil pH
and improves the soil. A continuous supply of mulch means the bacterial and fungal activity can crowd out the
bad stuff. Since pathogenic and pest activities are reduced, your plants should be healthier. Mulching enriches
and protects soil thus, helping to provide a better growing environment.
Organic mulch is also important from the visual perspective. How others see our garden is very important to
most gardeners. Mulch keeps our gardens neat and trim. Mulch is useful for weed suppression and control.
Mulch comes in a variety of colors and textures to meet your needs. Gone are the days of wood chips and
pine bark. Many companies now offer wood and bark chips that have been colorized to match a gardens
decor. Colleges and universities now have their landscape areas mulched to match their "school colors." What
true Nebraska "Husker" Fan would be without his or her own perennial bed mulched in red and white.
Inorganic mulch like stones, black plastic and landscape fabric are also useful tools. Stones and marble chips
do the same job as organic mulches. They lend a more formal look to a landscape and help prevent weeds.
Most inorganic mulch is used with plastic sheeting to stifle weed growth. Landscaping fabric is an alternative to
plastic sheeting that offers a barrier while allowing water to pass through into the soil. They allow the soil to
breathe and absorb oxygen unlike plastic sheeting. While inorganic mulches have their place in the garden,
they lack the soil improving properties of organic mulches. An inorganic mulch may be difficult to remove if you
decide to change your garden plans later.
Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial tools you can use in the garden. Mulching then does the
following:
1.Protects the soil
2.Reduces compaction
3.Conserves moisture
4.Maintains an even soil temperature
5.Prevents weed growth
6.Enriches the soil
7.Makes the garden look good
conservation practice. Thick mulch helps prevent loss of top soil from wind and water erosion. Mulching
reduces soil compaction, decreases water loss from the soil through evaporation, and lessens soil
temperature fluctuations. Mulch tempers the effects of heat and cold. In the winter months the soil in a garden
heaves between the combined effects of freezing, thawing and then refreezing, which also can damage plants
and shrubs. A layer of mulch over soil acts as an insulator by keeping it cool in the summer months and mulch
helps eliminate danger to plants from the freeze-thaw cycle.
Organic mulch decomposes and becomes part of the soil, improving drainage, organic content, and texture.
Microbes work by the millions to break down the organic matter and turn it into humus, this buffers the soil pH
and improves the soil. A continuous supply of mulch means the bacterial and fungal activity can crowd out the
bad stuff. Since pathogenic and pest activities are reduced, your plants should be healthier. Mulching enriches
and protects soil thus, helping to provide a better growing environment.
Organic mulch is also important from the visual perspective. How others see our garden is very important to
most gardeners. Mulch keeps our gardens neat and trim. Mulch is useful for weed suppression and control.
Mulch comes in a variety of colors and textures to meet your needs. Gone are the days of wood chips and
pine bark. Many companies now offer wood and bark chips that have been colorized to match a gardens
decor. Colleges and universities now have their landscape areas mulched to match their "school colors." What
true Nebraska "Husker" Fan would be without his or her own perennial bed mulched in red and white.
Inorganic mulch like stones, black plastic and landscape fabric are also useful tools. Stones and marble chips
do the same job as organic mulches. They lend a more formal look to a landscape and help prevent weeds.
Most inorganic mulch is used with plastic sheeting to stifle weed growth. Landscaping fabric is an alternative to
plastic sheeting that offers a barrier while allowing water to pass through into the soil. They allow the soil to
breathe and absorb oxygen unlike plastic sheeting. While inorganic mulches have their place in the garden,
they lack the soil improving properties of organic mulches. An inorganic mulch may be difficult to remove if you
decide to change your garden plans later.
Mulching is one of the simplest and most beneficial tools you can use in the garden. Mulching then does the
following:
1.Protects the soil
2.Reduces compaction
3.Conserves moisture
4.Maintains an even soil temperature
5.Prevents weed growth
6.Enriches the soil
7.Makes the garden look good
Shredded, chip, or chunk bark. This material is by far the most popular landscape
mulch due to its appearance, serviceability and cost. Included are shredded hardwood
and cypress bark, chipped and chunk pine, and fir and eucalyptus bark.
mulch due to its appearance, serviceability and cost. Included are shredded hardwood
and cypress bark, chipped and chunk pine, and fir and eucalyptus bark.
Available in Red, Black or Brown
Types of mulch
Inorganic Stone Mulches. Stones and marble chips do the same job as organic
mulches. They lend a more formal look to a landscape and help prevent weeds. Unlike
organic mulch, landscape stone does not have to be applied every year.
mulches. They lend a more formal look to a landscape and help prevent weeds. Unlike
organic mulch, landscape stone does not have to be applied every year.
Marble Chips
Red Lava
Formula: Sqft x Depth x .00315 (round up) = yardage needed
Other Mulches available, Pictures coming
Soon. Call or Email for information
Soon. Call or Email for information
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