30 апр. 2024 г. · Pine bark mini nuggets are the only way to go for me. All natural, look great, and will actually replenish the soil as they age.

3 июл. 2022 г. · Grass clippings, or for really good weed suppression, old baleage. That stuff is magic, but use a good mask if you have any allergy/ respiratory ...

22 мая 2023 г. · The best mulch is whatever is organic (breaks down) and available. I use last years tomato stems, potato stems, carrot greens and anything else ...

23 авг. 2023 г. · I would say a native mulch mix would be best for most of your garden, for your veggie garden I would use something that's airy.

20 апр. 2024 г. · But if you're more focused on the aesthetic of the mulch itself wood mulch or root mulch will probably be your best bet.

10 февр. 2024 г. · Straw, rice hulls, sugar cane mulch are all good choices too, but availability often depends on your locale. Upvote

27 мая 2022 г. · I avoid dyed mulch (your first two pictures) and stick with natural color wood mulch which will improve my soil over time. Pine needles work ...

16 апр. 2022 г. · I've used cocoa shells in the past for example (do not use if you have dogs) and they worked perfectly fine and break down much faster than wood ...

21 мая 2023 г. · Horse manure is just about ok as long as it's well rotted and your plants doesn't need it. Your final option is straw.. buy in bales that can ...

11 окт. 2023 г. · The best mulch is shredded bamboo, rice hulls and zeolite are easier to get and are almost as good. Pistachio hulls is another amazing one, very ...