Types of mulch

Explore the various types of mulches and their pros and cons for agricultural and landscape uses and how to decide the best option for your purpose. Dive into more gardening insights at TheGardenStyle.com.

Learn the pros and cons of mulching with an organic mulch or an inorganic mulch like rocks.

I’ve fallen in love with gardening all over again. As many of you know, 2014 was the first year I ventured into the world of deep mulch gardening. Considering it’s October, I figured it was time to take final inventory of my experience and type out my thoughts and revelations (mostly because I know I’ll […]

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Mulch can be used in a variety of ways in your garden: to keep weeds from sprouting, to retain moisture, to provide a protective barrier around plants and flowers, and more! For today, we’re going to focus on the most basic division for mulch types – organic and inorganic – and more specifically, wood mulch vs. rubber mulch.

Mulching your garden improves the soil in many ways and also makes the garden more attractive. Here are the pros and cons of various mulch materials.

If you are a gardening enthusiast then you'll already know about mulch and the role it plays in your garden. Mulching is an ancient process which has improved gardens around the world. Mulch is any material that you spread around or over a plant to enrich and insulate the soil. Retaining moisture in the soil is ... Read more

Learn how to mulch and which types of mulch you might want to use for your shrubs or garden. Mulching helps suppress weeds and reduces watering needs.

Mulching is an important part of gardening, but sometimes the traditional mulch options just don't fit the bill. Here are 5 great alternatives to traditional mulch that will help your garden thrive all year long!

Use this guide to pick the mulch that’s best suited to your home and garden. Learn about types and colors of mulch and more.

Are you choosing the right mulch for your yard? There are 3 main types of mulch to choose from. Follow this guide to learn the advantages and disadvantages of each so you can make sure your plants are healthy!

In a flower garden, mulch has benefits that are both practical and aesthetic. Find out which types of materials make the best mulch for flower gardens.

A common tip for gardeners to help keep their soil moist for longer is to ‘mulch over the soil,’ but what does this actually entail, and which mulch is best? The most commonly used mulch is mulch made from chipped or shredded wood, with cedar wood being among the most popular types of wood to use for this purpose.

What mulch works best for you depends on where in your yard you will be using it. Get the low-down on the best mulch varieties.

Find the right type of mulch for your garden and how to use it.

Do you need to apply a layer or two of mulch to your garden or landscaping? Take a look at these ways to mulch for cheap or free!

This guide will help you choose the right fit for your beds and borders

Discover what type of mulch termites enjoy, and which to use to repel termites from your home. Learn the difference between hardwood mulch and softwoods like cypress mulch and why subterranean termites seem drawn to nesting under mulch. #termite #wood #home #attract

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Choosing between mulch and pine straw? Learn the pros and cons of each, from moisture retention to aesthetics, to find the best option for your landscaping needs.