Hardwood-bark mulch: Made of oak, hickory and other hardwood barks, this dark-brown shredded or ground mulch is best as a top dressing or around trees and along pathways.

The main problem with red mulch is that it feels entirely artificial in just about every setting. Most native and eco-friendly mulch options, whether they're shredded hardwood, pine straw, or ...

Whether you're trying to control weeds or make a garden bed look more finished, here's how to select the best type of mulch for every garden bed. Skip to main content. Boydton, VA. Boydton, VA ...

Dyed mulch — black, brown, ... say bird-friendly yards will do best using natural chemical-free products like shredded leaves and pine straw for mulch. Non-dyed shredded virgin hardwood bark is ...

It especially likes the hardwood mulch that I use. It’s less fond of pine-bark nuggets and cypress mulch. ... If you’re battling brown spots on your siding, ...

Hardwood mulch is mostly recycled wood byproducts. ... Dyed mulch (Red, Black, or Brown) is attractive initially, but they do not break down enriching the soil.

Mulch is the magic that slowly turns our clay soils into a deep bed of rich soil. Latest. ... Every Fall and Spring I take my truck and buy a cubic yard of fine-shredded hardwood mulch (about $35) ...

Basic hardwood mulch helps improve the soil. “So this will decompose quicker than any of your other mulches. But what's great about it, you can till it in your garden.