Bark, wood chips, and rocks are very versatile in Central Florida. They can be used just about anywhere, from making your home’s landscape more attractive to helping your garden grow, it can also increase its value!
Here are our top ways to use mulch, but there a many many more!
Bark Mulch
Wood chips and bark have the important job of retaining moisture in the soil and keeping the soil cool in the summer and warm in the winter. They also suppress weed growth, making your landscape easier to maintain. Organic mulch also supplies plants with valuable nutrients. It also makes your landscape and garden look amazing.
Surface for Play Areas
Wood chips and bark provide a non-slip surface, as well as a safe place to play. Great for under swings, jungle gyms, tree forts, anywhere children and even adults play.
Mulch reduces the risk of injury if a child were to fall and looks great!
Walkways
Whether you use organic mulch or rocks, they are great for walkways and paths. Providing weed suppression and they also spread out evenly so there aren’t any tripping hazards.
Control Erosion
Wood chips and rocks are an excellent solution for erosion problems. They create a barrier to prevent dirt and soil from getting washed away during Central Florida torrential downpours.
Add a Touch of Decor to your Landscape
Rock gardens can give your landscape a Zen like feel. Around a pool they can help with drainage. While a couple of large boulders can create an amazing a focal point.
Compost
Organic mulch contains carbon, microbes, and valuable nutrients. creating rich, healthy soil for plants and gardens. Making a cost efficient and aesthetically pleasing way to add fertilizer to those flowers and vegetables. Red mulch can add a great eye catching appeal.
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