Mulch
Mulching your garden offers many benefits for your plants, along with adding visual appeal to your home. The lawn care specialists at Epstein Property Care can help you select and install the appropriate mulch for your needs.
Moisture & Weed Control
Mulch helps retain moisture and reduce unwanted weeds.
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Reasons to use Mulch
- Benefits
- Helps keep your garden healthy by adding nutrients to the soil as the mulch decomposes
- Suppresses weeds
- Mulches retain moisture, absorbing excess water during heavy rain and releasing it during dry weather
- Aids in water preservation in soil by giving shade, slowing the evaporation process
- Aesthetics
- Different colours to complement your home and garden’s appearance
- Adds a decorative touch
- Can be used to create paths and walkways
Depth of Application
- Apply a layer of mulch between 2 and 4 inches deep
- Less will lose the effectiveness of the mulch
- More will provide excessive shade and potentially oversaturate the plants
What to Consider When Choosing Mulch
- Colour of your home
- Mulch should complement your home, not stand out and be the focus
- Type of Mulch
- The look you’re after and purpose you want to achieve determines which type to use
Types
Cedar mulch :
Fresh ground white cedar bark with pieces of wood chip and strong nice cedar aroma. Golden brown color, helps keep the moisture on ground and provide relief with weed control.
Red bark mulch:
Finely ground hardwood bark, that had been color enhanced to provide the bright red color. Helps keep the moisture on ground and provide a relief with the weed control.
Black bark mulch:
Finely ground hardwood bark, that had been color enhanced to provide the dark black color. Helps keep the moisture on ground and provide a relief with the weed control.
Shredded hemlock mulch:
Fresh ground hemlock bark with pieces of wood chips. Composted for 1–2 years to give a rich, dark mahogany color. Takes longer to decompose. Helps keep moisture and reduce weeds.
2” pine woodchip mulch:
Recycled from ground pallets and industrial packaging. Processed to uniform size. Ideal for garden beds and paths. Great for commercial use.
