One of the most popular landscape supplies to invest in during the early spring season is mulch. Many homeowners choose early spring as the time to replace and refresh the mulch on their landscape features. If you're thinking about adding or replacing the mulch in your yard, you should give careful consideration to the type of mulch that you choose. Here's a look at a few things your landscape supply contractor wants you to know.
Are You Looking To Add Nutrients To The Soil?
If you want a mulch product that will also break down and contribute necessary nutrients to the soil in your yard, you should consider an organic mulch product, such as wood chips, pine needles, cocoa hulls, or straw. These mulch materials will add nutrients to the soil as they break down. But talk with your landscape supply contractor first about which one might be the best option based on what you're growing in your yard.
The downside to organic mulch is the fact that you'll have to replace it regularly because it will break down and dissipate. It is an affordable solution, though. Just make sure you're not using organic mulch anywhere too close to your house. Organic mulch material can be combustible, so you want to avoid any risk of smoldering fires in the mulch spreading to your home.
Do You Want Something Longer Lasting?
If you're looking for a mulch product that doesn't have to be replaced every year and you're more concerned with soil temperature control than adding nutrients, you might want to consider an inorganic mulch instead. Something such as rubber chips, gravel, or even glass pellets could provide you with the soil insulation that you're looking for without having to worry about frequent replacement costs. Just keep in mind that the longer lifespan often means you'll spend a little bit more to get started with this mulch, too.
In addition, you should think about what you're mulching when you choose things like this. If you have shrubs and things that birds tend to nest in, inorganic mulch may not be the best choice. After all, you want to give them natural materials for nesting and for insect scavenging. However, if you're just dealing with decorative flower beds and perhaps want to ensure better water drainage, inorganic mulch may be the best solution.
These are some of the most important things to think about as you make your choice for mulch material in your yard this season. Talk with a local landscape supply contractor today for more information. Contact a local landscape material supplier, such as AP Topsoil LLC, to learn more.
