Mulch is a vital component for any Central Florida well manicured landscape and garden. Improving the aesthetics of your property is just one benefit. Mulch also provides a number of other benefits, such as weed suppression, water retention, and temperature regulation.
There are also many creative and innovative ways to utilize mulch.
Creating a Mulch Walkway
An easy way to enhance your landscape is with a walkway or path. It allows for gentle curves, it can be as free form and creative as you want. Choose a mulch or gravel that complements your home. For a little more personality, add decorative elements and stepping stones.
Raised Garden Beds
There are many benefits of a raised garden bed, improved soil, drainage, and germination, it also makes your landscape look amazing. And it’s easy, just frame out a space, spread crushed concrete so that it is about 2 or 3 inches evenly across the bed. Add mulch or top soil on top of the rocks, till just below the boarder, and then plant flowers or vegetables.
“Raised beds are beneficial because the deep, loose soil helps roots develop more quickly. Strong roots means healthier leaves and fruit as well as fewer disease and pest problems,” HGTV.
Aggregate and Drainage
Rocks are perfect for those wet areas in your yard. Just dig a trench where water accumulates on your property, lay some crushed concrete, then a PVC drainage pipe, some more concrete, then replace the soil. Problem solved
Save Money by Purchasing Organic Bark Mulch, Stones, and Rock in Bulk
Which ever mulch you choose, organic bark mulch, stones, or rocks, to spruce up your property, make sure it is a good quality at an affordable price. For a limited time, Reliable Peat is offering 10% off all bulk orders over 6 yards, just mention this blog before you check out! You also won’t have to lug around all those heavy bags of mulch. Contact us today for more information.
