Conway's Landscaping Experts Break Down Different Types of Mulch
Buzz Landscaping Inc. • June 14, 2016
Mulch isn’t just a healthy component of lawn maintenance to let your soil retain moisture. It’s also essential for landscaping purposes, giving your lawn a clean, uniform look. However, using the right type of mulch for your soil is key. Buzz Landscaping in Conway, AR, is here to break down the varieties of mulch to help you determine which type to use for your lawn maintenance needs.
Here’s a highlight of the varying aspects of mulch and how different types perform different functions:
- Look: Mulch comes in a range of colors, such as red, black, and shades of brown. Colored mulches are usually achieved using organic vegetable dyes. Depending on your preference, you can choose a color that provides an accent to your home and lawn, or one of a similar color that blends in. You can even purchase custom-colored mulches. Colored mulch usually lasts up to three years — but be warned that colored mulches can sometimes run during wet weather.
- Material: There is a vast variety of mulch material, with each variety coming with its own set of benefits. Examples include pine leaves and needles, grass clippings, roots, and bark or wood. Grass mulch is often used for vegetable gardens, while pine material works well in decorative garden beds. Use root mulch in hilly areas and wood mulch for playgrounds and dirt paths due to its enduring quality.
- Organic Or Non-Organic:
Organic mulch refers to any material that naturally decomposes, such as bark or wood chips, grass, compost, and leaves. Inorganic mulch is usually comprised of rocks, plastic, or rubber chips. Wherever possible, it’s recommended you use organic mulch, since it’s better than the non-organic kind at simultaneously decomposing and improving soil. An aged variety of organic mulch can stimulate plant growth and provide additional nutrients to the soil. It can also help control weed growth. Non-organic mulch, however, is less expensive and requires less maintenance than organic mulch since it doesn’t need to be replaced as often.
For more insights on which type of mulch is best for your lawn and landscaping needs, call Buzz Landscaping at (501) 730-4515. You can also visit them online to check out their full range of services.
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