Mulch can help your garden thrive, and keeps it looking more tidy. Virtually all types of mulch for landscaping can give planting beds an attractive, manicured, and well-maintained appearance ...

Also, mineral mulches do not contribute any beneficial organic matter to the soil. Geotextiles (or landscape fabrics) have been significant in mulches over the last several years.

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Geotextiles, or landscape fabrics (spun or woven polypropylene and polyester) “Very effective, relatively long-lasting if covered with bark or other suitable mulch. Allow air and water penetration.

One recent example is a viral video from user @Delancey.diy, whose upload showing a recent bit of budget landscaping garnered as much hate as it did love. The video, which was captioned "Budget ...

Below are some tips on adding mulch to your landscape plantings. • Pine bark: Applications of 4-6 inches of pine bark or other mulches are recommended for trees and shrubs.

Proper mulching The depth of the mulch is essential to obtain the maximum benefit. When applying mulch, a 3-inch layer is ideal. Skimping on mulch saves money, but the benefits are lost.

Bert Vonderahe, landscape instructor, Columbus State Community College: "I use pine fines. They do everything mulch should do. They look good, break down well, smell nice and aren't real expensive." ...

Purdue Landscape Report: It’s that wonderful time of year again where temps are rising, life is coming back into the landscape, and people are thinking about how to improve the urban canopy around ...