Mulch is made up of a diverse collection of materials from both the organic and non-organic families. It is used primarily as a ground cover to retain moisture and cut down on the need for frequent watering of gardens or shrubs. In recent years mulch has become a staple of landscape design, often used as the main visual material of yards. More and more people are using mulch as replacement for much of their lawns, preferring its many colors and texture to the traditional lawn.

Benefits of Mulch

1. Erosion is greatly reduced
2. Heavy rain disruption of surface is reduced,less compacting
3. Holds moisture, resulting in less frequent watering
4. Blocks weeds from overtaking the area
5. Blocks spatter from underlying dirt onto veggies
6. Makes for a cleaner work area in gardens
7. Adds a more polished look to the areas mulched

Common Mulch Materials

Organic Mulch

• grass clippings, leaves, hay, straw, bark, sawdust, shells, wood, peat moss,corn cobs, pine needles, seaweed, sugarcane, walnut shells, cranberry vines, coffee grounds, oyster shells, crushed rock, and boulders

Inorganic Materials

• shredded tires, newspapers, shredded plastic, plastic blankets with holes, crushed construction materials, felt paper, landscape fabric,

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