Mulch, whether organic bark, stones, or rocks, is important to our landscaping and garden here in Central Florida.
The University of Florida IFAS Extension explains,
“Mulches are an increasingly important part of the Florida urban landscape. A mulched garden has better water and soil conservation. Mulches are also known to buffer soil temperature and prevent water loss from evaporation. Weed control either by inhibiting weed germination or suppressing weed growth is another benefit of mulches.
These advantages and the increasing interest in mulching have resulted in a wide array of mulches available for the gardener and landscaper.”
Consider where the mulch comes from, many bag mulches from hardware or home improvement stores often contain shredded construction debris, metals, and even toxic chemicals that can leach out into the drinking water. Ensure you purchase your gardening material from a reputable landscaping supply company. Not only will you be able to save money by buying in bulk, it will be clean and safe.
Keep in mind the purpose of the mulch. Fine Pine Bark less than 1-1/8 inches and Mini Pine Bark 1 to 3 inches, works for most landscapes and gardens. Around trees Large Pine Bark 2 to 4 inches will last longer.
Bag or bulk mulch?
Bags of mulch usually contains 2 cubic feet, while bulk is usually measured in cubic yards, 1 cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet. Bag mulch tends to be much more expensive, bulk mulch ordered over the phone and delivered to your home tends to cost less than lugging all those bags around.
On average, one cubic foot of mulch 3 inches deep will cover about 4 square feet. While one cubic yard 3 inches deep covers about 110 square feet.
Reliable Peat is one of Central Florida’s finest soil, peat, and landscaping supplier. We only carry top quality landscape products including mulch, rock and soil, at affordable prices. These products are available for pickup or delivery. Most items are available in both bagged and bulk quantities. Our goal is to offer the highest quality products at the best price. We pride ourselves on top customer service and look forward to serving you.
Contact Reliable Peat for your next landscape or garden project.
