| Mulch has many uses in the yard and garden,
it can aid in keeping moisture in and the cold or heat out and
it makes a great barrier to help illiminate weeds and it looks nice.
There are 2 types of mulches inorganic and organic. |
| Mulch types |
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| INORGANIC MULCH - Does not decompose - Last longer
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- gravel
- pea gravel
- rubber
- plastic
- synthetic blankets like landscape fabrics
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| ORGANIC MULCH -Made from natural materials that were once living like
trees - Decomposes over time, |
- wood chips
- straw
- leaves
- hay
- sawdust
- newspaper
- grass clippings
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| BENEFITS OF MULCH - |
- Helps with soil erosion
- Prevents weeds
- Insulates soil
- Looks nice
- Helps soil retain moisture
- Prevents soil compaction
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| HOW MUCH - |
- 2-3 inches on average with exceptions for synthetic mulches
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