Picking Out the Perfect Mulch for Your Lawn
Mulching can be done all around your yard, but applying mulch around vegetable gardens is an especially beneficial landscaping practice. It means less weeding and watering for you, and more protection for your tender vegetables. Different mulch types each have their own list of pros and cons. Due to their consistency and color, some mulches are better suited for vegetable gardens, while others are perfect for elevating the aesthetics of ornamental beds. Below we’ve included a list of our top 3 organic mulching varieties and detailed what makes each stand out to help you pick which one will work best for you.
Mulched autumn leaves
If you want to apply mulch to your garden, but you’re on a budget, mulched autumn leaves are your solution. While bark mulch and hay may cost money, chances are you can get lots of autumn leaves for free, right in your backyard! That means you’ll save money and you also won’t need to transport any mulch to your home, saving you time.
Weed-free straw
Straw mulch is easy to come by and is one of the least expensive mulch options. But you need to know your source well if you want to use this mulch type. While straw mulch may cost less than other mulch varieties, standard baled straw often contains lots of weed seeds, so if you apply it in your garden you will inadvertently also be sowing pesky weeds
Bark mulch
One of the most popular mulch varieties for ornamental beds, bark mulch has a lot of aesthetic appeal. Depending on your landscape design, you can opt for dyed mulches; however, all-natural bark mulch without dye is recommended for any garden bed where you plan on growing edible plants. Bark mulch is also quite easy to find and is available at most home improvement and garden centers.
If you would like to make an appointment with my mulching service, please do not hesitate to call Javier Tree Company at this number (540) 208-0012 now, I am based in the Winchester, VA region.
