bark mulch
Shredded tree skin
Bark mulch is shredded or chipped tree bark spread over soil in gardens and landscaping.
It retains moisture, suppresses weeds, and regulates soil temperature.
As it decomposes, it adds organic matter to the soil.
We spread bark mulch around the shrubs every spring.
- wood chipsFragmented lumber pieces
- cedarDurable, fragrant conifer
- chippingBreaking into fragments
- erosion preventionProtecting ground from wearing away
- moisture retentionHolding water within something
organic matter · erosion control · biodegradability · plant protection · hardwood · cypress · leaf mold · pine · sustainable sourcing · habitat creation · arborist · shredding · carbon sequestration · fir · grinding · drying · water conservation · brown
- mulchwood chips, pine straw, pine needles
- bark mulch
- landscapinglawn care, landscaping, lawn mowing, grading, gardening
- ground surfacesdirt, grass, gravel, sand, soil
- Soil Amendmentscompost, manure, peat moss, lime, gypsum
- tree barkpaperbark, shagbark, tanbark, cork oak, shellbark
ground cover material type
bark mulchgravel
Loose small rock fragments
stone · river rock · pea gravel · lava rock · decorative stone
organic vs. inorganic landscaping
bark mulchgravel
Loose small rock fragments
stone · rock · stone chips · marble chips · pebbles