Cedar mulch is a stringy shredded wood that lasts longer than hardwood mulch.
Cedar blend mulch vs shredded hardwood.
Cedar contains natural oils that smell wonderful but also deter some pests and insects.
Hardwood mulch is fibrous and knits together well which inhibits soil erosion and weed germination while retaining moisture.
Hardwood mulch is often made of oak but.
In mulch form cedar is either shredded.
Department of agriculture plant hardiness zones 7 through 9.
Cedar mulch comes from the bark of the cedar tree an evergreen that grows abundantly in u s.
Hardwood mulches are derived from the shredded or chipped bark and heartwood of trees including oak poplar and maple.
Cedar has a beautiful golden brown color that looks attractive around plants.
Despite the name hardwood mulches actually decompose faster in the landscape than cedar or pine bark mulch owing to a higher cellulose content.
Cypress mulch is an aesthetically pleasing light colored mulch that is also aromatic.