Types of Mulch
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and When to Use
Compost
Feeds organically
Promotes soil health
Shredded Wood – Cedar & Hardwoods
Local
Decomposes and helps soil life
Holds in moisture
Compost/mulch blend
Specially blended for fungal health
Retains moisture
Pine Straw
Vegetable gardener’s favorite
Excellent for roses
Rock
Decomposed Granite—give a Southwest look, favored by native plants that grow in rocky conditions
Gravel—Doesn’t decay, good for succulents
- Be aware of the reflected heat
- Granite can erode with water flow
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