Mulch not only improves visual appeal but also retains moisture and helps control weeds.
Not all wood mulch looks or performs exactly the same. Different types of wood mulch offer different textures, colors, and appearances, making it easier to find an option that fits your landscaping project.
Hardwood mulch is made from hardwood species and is a popular choice for flower beds, shrubs, trees, and general landscaping. It typically has a natural, wood-based appearance and can provide good long-term ground coverage.
Hardwood mulch is often chosen when homeowners want a traditional landscape-bed appearance and a mulch that gradually breaks down over time.
Softwood mulch is made from softer wood species. Depending on the source and processing method, it may have a lighter color and a different texture from hardwood mulch.
It can be used in many of the same general landscape applications, including around trees, shrubs, and ornamental beds.
Shredded mulch consists of wood that has been processed into smaller, string-like pieces. Its texture allows it to interlock and can help it stay in place, making it a useful choice for sloped areas where loose mulch may be more likely to move.
Shredded mulch also creates a neat, uniform appearance in flower beds and around shrubs.
Wood chips are generally larger and more distinct pieces of wood. Their natural, chunky appearance can give landscape beds a more rustic look.
Wood chips can be useful around trees, shrubs, pathways, and larger landscape areas. Because pieces are larger, they may also remain visible longer before breaking down.
Natural wood mulch is typically left in its natural wood color rather than being artificially colored. It can create a simple, organic appearance that works especially well with natural-style landscaping.
Natural mulch also allows the color and character of the wood itself to become part of the landscape.
Colored mulch is wood mulch that has been processed and dyed to provide a more consistent color. Common landscape colors include shades of brown, black, and red.
Colored mulch can be useful when you want the mulch to complement a home's exterior, flowers, shrubs, or other landscape features.
The best mulch depends on the look you want, the area you're covering, and how much maintenance you're willing to do.
Before choosing a mulch, consider where it will be used. Flower beds, tree rings, playground areas, slopes, pathways, and large landscape beds may each benefit from a different texture or appearance.
Also consider how often you want to refresh the mulch. All wood mulch eventually breaks down and will need to be replenished to maintain the desired depth and appearance.
Regardless of the type you choose, start with a quality mulch from a reputable source. Know what you're buying, understand how it has been processed and stored, and select a product appropriate for the intended application.
Choosing mulch doesn't have to be complicated. Tell us what you're landscaping, how much area you need to cover, and the appearance you're looking for, and we can help you find a wood mulch that fits your project.
Good mulch makes a good landscape look even better.
Phone: 316-409-1037
Address:
4575 Old Lawrence Street
302 E 45th Street N.
Wichita KS
It is best to call us.
We are often in the yard or loading.
Operated by two brothers
Wayne & Dustin Shockey
Mulch Is Our Specialty
We don't sell a little bit of everything. We focus on mulch, which means you get a company that knows mulch.
Quality You Can See
Fresh, consistent, attractive mulch makes a difference in how your landscape looks and how long it stays looking good.
The Right Mulch for Your Project
Powered by w3.css