There is often confusion around the term mulch, and what it actually means.
Mulch is a type of landscaping material which is used as a ground covering. It usually consists of small particles of material, which are spread across the surface of the ground evenly, either for functional or aesthetic purposes. Most people think about mulch as being an “organic”, or biodegradable covering, for example wood chips, bark mulch or playground chips.
However, the term mulch does not refer exclusively to biodegradable materials. For instance, gravel, landscaping sheets, shingle and shredded rubber are also different types of mulch.
Discover our own Organic Mulch range to find the one best suited for your garden needs.
In landscaping, mulch has a huge range of uses. It’s a highly versatile material, comes in many shapes and sizes and is easily installed without complicated tools or procedures.
Mulch is probably most commonly used as a bed-covering. An organic mulch, such as bark or wood chip, is spread to evenly cover the top of a flower bed or planting or around the base of trees. Our Eco Woodland Garden Organic Mulch offers a range of benefits and is super easy to apply.
Organic mulches are generally more visually pleasing compared to just raw soil and can finish a landscape off nicely. However, used in this way, mulch has other benefits to the landscape such as:
Other mulches, such as playground chip or rubber mulch are used in much the way you would expect, as playground area coverings. Playground mulches are soft, play-safe coverings which allow children to play on equipment safely. A mulch covering (particularly an organic, or biodegradable one) is a natural, aesthetically pleasing covering which, due to its inexpensiveness, can be kept fresh throughout the year at a relatively low upkeep cost.
Read our blog, ‘How long does rubber mulch last?’ for more information on this variant of mulch.
Stone mulches, also known as non-biodegradable mulch or aggregates, such as gravel, shingle and slates, are used in several different applications. From more mundane uses such as drainage, through to more interesting uses such as for driveways, pathways and for landscaping coverings. Stone mulch is naturally very hard wearing and isn’t going to break down anytime soon.
At Eco, we provide a huge range of different organic mulch products for different needs. Here’s just a quick look at what’s available:
The last great thing about mulch we’ll mention here, is weed suppression. Since it’s covering the ground around plants and trees, it makes it a very difficult environment for weeds and unwanted plants to breakthrough and flourish.
To read more about mulch, and its uses for weed suppression, here are some blogs you may find useful:
As the winter season approaches, many gardeners may be wondering how to best care for their garden soil and plants during the colder months.
As the winter season approaches, many gardeners may be wondering how to best care for their garden soil and plants during the colder months.
When it comes to creating safe, beautiful, and sustainable playgrounds, the choice of ground cover plays a vital role.
When it comes to creating safe, beautiful, and sustainable playgrounds, the choice of ground cover plays a vital role.
As we seek to live more sustainably and reduce our carbon footprints, it’s important to consider the impact of our gardening practices.
As we seek to live more sustainably and reduce our carbon footprints, it’s important to consider the impact of our gardening practices.
September is a crucial month for gardeners preparing their beds for the winter months ahead and mulching does just that.
September is a crucial month for gardeners preparing their beds for the winter months ahead and mulching does just that.
