In last week’s blog, we talked about what you should know before purchasing landscape mulch in Central Florida
Intended Use Of Your Mulch
Choosing the right type of mulch for your home plays a critical role in your landscape and garden. Organic bark mulch does so much more than add to the curb appeal of your home.
What you want to accomplish with your mulch? This will help establish what type of mulch is best to suit your needs.
If you want to control weeds, protect the plant roots from extreme temperatures, retains moisture in the soil, and add vital nutrients to your soil, then bark mulch is a great option.
Just ensure your mulch comes from a reliable source. Unfortunately, most of the commercial mulches in today’s market are made from the lumber industry’s wood byproducts. The source of your mulch directly correlates to its quality. Cheap bags of mulch often consist of shredded construction debris, metals, and toxic chemicals.
Bulk vs Bagged Mulch
Purchasing mulch in bulk can not only save you money, it can save you a ton of time and get a better quality of mulch.
Most people are surprised to find out what exactly is in some bagged mulch at many stores. From construction byproducts to toxic and hazardous materials. When you buy mulch in bulk from a local supplier, they will have custom blends for your specific needs. You can see and smell the freshness between mulch in bulk and bagged
Costs Of Mulch
Per pound, bagged mulch is quite a bit more expensive that bulk. The larger your project, the more money you will save by buying mulch in bulk. In addition, you also won’t have to lug all the heavy bags of mulch, from the store to your yard.
When you purchase bark mulch from Reliable Peat, you rest assure it is naturally sourced here in Florida. Our fresh mulch is noticeably different than the bagged mulch from the store. Stores keep their mulch for months and even years at a time.
