Choose mulch that best fits your personal liking, landscape space and looks appropriate. Mulch should not be the focal point of your landscape. It is a compliment to the plants. Let Showcase Landscape Services professionals help you with your mulching.

Pine Bark Mulch Nuggets
Pine bark nuggets come in various sizes and add texture to landscape beds. They are long-lasting due to the natural resin from pine trees, making them an excellent choice for those looking for a durable option. Pine bark also allows for good air circulation, reducing soil compaction and promoting healthy plant roots. It provides a natural, decorative look that enhances garden aesthetics.

Dyed Mulch
Dyed mulch is available in various colors, including black, brown, and red, offering a striking visual appeal. Made from ground-up wood materials, it is easy to spread and helps create a uniform, polished appearance in landscaping projects. It is particularly useful for defining garden spaces and adding contrast to plantings. Dyed mulch also contributes to moisture retention and weed suppression, making garden maintenance more manageable.

Bark Mulch
Bark mulch, derived from hardwood trees, naturally enriches the soil as it decomposes. It provides insulation for plant roots, protecting them from extreme temperatures. This type of mulch helps maintain soil moisture, reducing the need for frequent watering. As an organic material, it contributes to a healthy garden ecosystem and may occasionally develop beneficial fungal growth that supports soil health. Bark mulch blends well with natural landscapes and is an excellent choice for flower beds and tree bases.

(Additional mulch options include fresh wood chips and stone mulch.)

General Mulching Guidelines
Regardless of the type, proper mulching techniques are essential:
• Apply mulch in layers of two to three inches—too much can be harmful to plants.
• If mulching annually, break up old mulch to prevent the formation of a hard crust that can block water and nutrients.
• Avoid piling mulch against tree trunks and shrubs, as this can lead to abnormal growth and plant weakness.
• Weed barriers beneath mulch are not recommended, as they allow mulch to slide out of beds and do not effectively prevent weed growth over time.
• Maintain a clean edge between your lawn and mulch beds for a polished look and to keep mulch contained.

Choose a mulch which meets your needs and focuses on growing healthy plants.

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