Hardwood will begin decaying faster than cedar mulch which allows nutrients to be released into the soil and enrich the garden.
Cedar hardwood mulch.
This means it won t need to be replenished as frequently.
Cedar mulch is a useful weed inhibitor and an attractive top dress for gardens.
Cypress mulch is an aesthetically pleasing light colored mulch that is also aromatic.
Hardwood mulch is often made of oak but.
Cedar is a premium product because it has to be sourced separately and we receive it from as far away as canada.
It naturally repels insects and has natural fungus resistance.
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.
It is long lasting like cedar.
The oil from the cedar tree produces an aroma that repels bugs so the mulch is comparatively pest free.
Hardwood mulches are derived from the shredded or chipped bark and heartwood of trees including oak poplar and maple.
Despite the name hardwood mulches actually decompose faster in the landscape than cedar or pine bark mulch owing to a higher cellulose content.
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Bulk mulch including colored hardwood pine bark cedar cypress and other wholesale mulch options by the cubic yard.
Unlike many other types of organic mulch cedar mulch resists decay so it takes a lot longer to decompose than hardwood or leaf mulches.
Hardwood mulch is fibrous and knits together well which inhibits soil erosion and weed germination while retaining moisture.
It stays put and is an excellent choice for hills and other areas where larger mulch pieces would roll off.
An all natural double ground hardwood mulch that has been aged 9 15 months to create a long lasting and vibrantly dark color that stays consistent year in and year out.
Red mulch average rating.
The benefits to cedar were mentioned above.
We use the same black brown and red dyes to make the hardwood and cedar dyed mulches.
Types of mulch include nuggets which are larger chunks that will add texture to your yard.
Please call for pricing but cedar mulch tends to be almost 20 per yard more than the hardwood mulch.
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It is a budget friendly option you can till into the soil if you redesign your landscape in the future.