Wood
Varieties:
- Cypress
- Cedar
- Eucalyptus
- Hemlock
- Redwood
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- Should be kept several inches away from house foundations and wooden structures.
- Eucalyptus, cypress and cedar may not be available in all regions.
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- Attractive appearance.
- Available in a variety of colors.
- Fresh cedar, cypress and eucalyptus mulches have pleasant aromas and insect-repellent qualities.
- Mini nuggets and shredded mulch are good choices for erosion control and water conservation.
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- More difficult to apply because of its light weight.
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- Good choice for erosion control and water conservation.
- Less likely to contain weed seeds.
- Good choice for insulating plants from temperature extremes.
- Attractive, reddish-brown appearance.
- Long lasting.
- Environmentally friendly.
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- May contain weed seeds.
- Unattractive appearance.
- More difficult to apply because of its light weight.
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- Good choice for insulating garden plants from temperature extremes.
- Great cover for seeded lawns.
- Less expensive than other mulches.
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- Doesn’t decompose — gives nothing back to the soil.
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- Increases the safety of play areas — approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) when maintained at a 6-inch depth.
- Looks natural.
- Available in a variety of colors.
- Low maintenance.
- Retains color and lasts longer than other mulch types.
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