What is the best mulch to use?

Mulch can be found spread around gardens and other green spaces all across the country, and for a good reason. Mulch is used to retain moisture in the soil, control weed growth, prevent frost heaving in the winter, keep the soil cool during the summer, as well as make garden beds look beautiful. However, choosing the right type of mulch might prove to be a more difficult task than it seemed at first. Mulch is an umbrella term for various materials that cover soil. So, what is the best mulch to use? What are the different types of mulch? Types of garden mulch. There are two main types of mulch: organic mulch and inorganic mulch. Organic mulch. Organic and biodegradable mulch will improve the soil’s structure but it will need to be replaced as it decomposes with time. There are various types of organic mulch, including bark mulch, shredded leaves and cockle shells. At Mainland Aggregates, we supply a collection of mulch for gardens and garden bark that are 100% biodegradable and perfect to increase the overall integrity of your soil structure. Bark. Garden bark is ideal to be laid around areas that will not be regularly dug, such as shrubs, trees and garden beds. As bark is usually larger than other organic mulches, it will also tend to last longer. We stock premium pine bark, landscape bark and play bark. Premium Pine Bark. High-quality pine bark is great for suppressing weed growth, retaining soil moisture, and for general landscape projects. Our premium pine bark is weather-resistant and harmless to pets and children. This bark is produced as a by-product of the timber industry. Landscape Bark. This economic landscape bark comes from British forests. This garden bark is ideal for residential and commercial landscaping applications as well as moisture retention, frost protection, erosion prevention and weed suppression. It is harmless to children and pets plus, it is weather resistant. Play Bark. Playground bark is an impact-resistant bark that is suited for play areas where there is a risk of falling from height. Our playground bark comes from British forests and is tested to BS 4790:1987 and BS EN 1177:2008. Cockle Shell. Cockle shell mulch can be used for various applications, from water biofiltration systems and drainage layer for green roofs to low maintenance alternative to grass. This mulch consists of whole cockle shells that have a cream colour with brown stripes which fade over time. Inorganic mulch. Stone and gravel can also be used as mulch for certain applications. These can hold soil moisture and block weed growth, however, inorganic mulch will not add additional nutrients to the soil. Plus, stones and gravel will add heat to the soil, so these might be better suited for rain gardens and Mediterranean herb gardens. Due to their small size, pebbles are a popular choice to be used as garden mulch. Whether you want to browse garden bark chippings or want to buy mulch, search no further than our online shop at Mainland Aggregates. If you require any assistance along the way, do not hesitate to contact us today. Fill out our form, give our team a call on 01234 831 108 or email us at info@mainlandaggregates.co.uk.