Flowerbeds and Base of Trees

Spring is coming and it’s time to start thinking about mulching your flowerbeds for the summer. Our flowerbed mulching services are very useful to you because natural mulch is extremely beneficial for a garden. It traps moisture in the soil so you don’t have to water as often, and it acts as an insulator so your plants’ roots don’t get too hot. As an added benefit it suppresses weeds, so you don’t have to weed as often.

Selecting a Mulch

There are a number of mulches which are a good fit in the Southeast. Hardwood bark mulch of various colors and textures, and pine straws are the most common in many areas.

Pine Straw Mulch

Pine straw mulch is good for suppressing weeds. It has a tendency to form a thick mat, and woe to the weed that tries to come up through that. Pine straw, tho relatively inexpensive, is not for every garden. Luckily there are other great organic options.

Hardwood Bark Mulch

Most people’s gardens grow plants that prefer their soil neutral to alkaline. Hardwood bark mulch is the best for those plants. It decomposes into rich, sweet-smelling black dirt, and it looks ever so tidy while doing it. Plus, hardwood bark mulch is the best for amending your soil. The problem is, it can be expensive, especially when you’re buying it from a garden center at retail cost. The added expense aside, hardwood bark mulches come in a variety of colors and textures and make for beautiful accents on a landscape.