10 best garden mulchs

• Unlike fabrics and covers, straw is actually good for your garden. Contains no chemicals.
• It blocks out the sun, preventing hidden weeds from growing and preventing them from germinating
• It retains moisture, so your soil stays damp longer (meaning you won’t need to water as often)
• It shades your soil so cool season crops don’t bolt as soon, and encourages worm habitat.
• As the straw breaks down and composts it acts as a fertilizer and improves your soil.

Product features

Pacific Northwest Grown

Blue Mountain Hay Organic Garden Straw is farmed and harvested fresh from the Pacific Northwest. Our family owned business is dedicated to providing premium grown straw that can help you unlock the full potential of your garden and lawn.

Replenish Your Garden

Organic garden straw helps keep your garden and flower beds cool and moist by adding a natural soil protection layer. The straw cover will reduce water evaporation from soil decreasing the amount of time you need to water which will help you save on summer water bills.

Organic Lawn Care

Organic garden straw is cut to length of 6" or smaller making it easy to spread during lawn seeding applications. Straw mulch helps protect grass seed from wind, washout from rain storms and consumption by birds and other animals.

Children & Pet Safe

Organic bedding straw contains no chemical additives making it a safe choice for pets and people. Incorporate straw into art's and crafts projects, autumn decorations or indoor flower pots.

Jumpstart Spring Lawncare with an 'Organic' Touch

Organic garden straw will help preserve and enhance your garden, flower beds and lawn. Apply our chemical-free organic mulch after planting your garden and seeding your lawn. Straw mulch will serve as a protective layer that will slowly feed nutrients into your soil until it has naturally degraded.

Straw helps protect grass seed from wind, washout from rain storms and consumption by birds and other animals. It also makes for excellent material to add to your compost bin.

Three Generations of Hard Work, Family and a Whole Lot of Fun

Blue Mountain Hay is a family-owned company that believes deeply in honesty, integrity, value, relationships, and “a good hard day’s work.”

From our family to yours, thank you for purchasing Blue Mountain Hay Organic Garden Straw.

Product description

FD Coco Mulch is a 5 kg(11lbs), compressed mulch block. Manufactured by crushing coconut husks, coco mulch has many benefits over bark mulch. Unlike bark, coco mulch does not float and thus can be used on slopped surfaces. Because of coconuts high lignin content, FD Coco Mulch will outlast bark mulch, giving you up to 3 years of mulching benefits without refreshing. After hydrated with 4 gallons of water, each block expands to about 2 cubic feet of mulching medium. With a "rust" like look, FD Coco Mulch will bring color into your landscape and is perfect for any mulching job. Does not attract insects and is not harmful to pets. WARNING: NOT FOR CONSUMPTION.

• 1 block expands to ≈2 cubic feet of mulching medium after hydrating with 4 gallons of water
• 100% Coconut husk, contains not additives
• "Rust" like color adds great aesthetic look to your outdoor landscape
• No assembly required
• NON-TOXIC: This is not the same as Cocoa Nut (Chocolate) husk - this is Coconut Husk Mulch. Please make sure your pet does not eat unexpanded mulch since this can expand when water is added.

User questions & answers

Question:	Does this have splinters? Is it suitable for kids to occasionally walk on
Answer:	No splinters. It is soft to walk on. I soaked it in water before applying to my garden. When dry, it was soft and felt good under my feet. I think it would be OK for a kid's playground. The only drawback is that it does stick to clothes, but brushes off and the fibers come off in the washer and dryer.
Question:	Does the final look of this have a more "shredded" or "chip" appearance
Answer:	the cubes shred apart ...the more you shred, the more straw-like it looks -- does not look like chips at all.
Question:	How much ground will this cover, say to a depth of 2 or 3 inches
Answer:	The hydrated mulch bale achieves a volume of 2 cubic feet, which would yield 6 sf of coverage at 2" depth, or 4 sf at 3" depth. It's more expensive than pine or cypress bark mulch, but is far better than either with regard to longevity, or appearance.
Question:	I have 3 questions
Answer:	1. I am currently using it as a ground cover substantially wider than the plant it is under.2. We had high winds yesterday, and it stayed in place. I had watered it, and the plant it surrounds, after placement, which may have made all the difference. The winds were steady with high gusts all day long, not hurricane level, if that's what you mean.3. I scoff at weed barriers. When they start breaking down, weed seeds and their determined roots work their way through the fabric and the weeds take off. Removing the weeds and/or the barrier requires substantial effort. Laying any mulch on bare ground makes weed removal much simpler. Laying this mulch on top of a barrier would make them more susceptible to wind.

Product description

Playsafer rubber mulch is an exceptional playground protection surface, as it provides unmatched shock absorbency, and greatly reduces the incidence of playground injuries. Unlike other loose fill surfaces, Playsafer rubber mulch nuggets require minimal maintenance, dry quickly after rain and will not decompose. Its exceptional longevity makes Playsafer rubber mulch for play areas and playgrounds, a very cost effective option.

Recommended depths:

Residential Playgrounds - 3” Depth

400 LBS Covers - 60 sq ft.

1,000 LBS Covers - 150 sq ft

2,000 LBS Covers - 300 sq ft

Landscaping - 2” Depth

400 LBS Covers - 90 sq ft

1,000 LBS Covers - 230 sq ft

2,000 LBS Covers - 460 sq ft

Commercial playgrounds - 6” Depth

400 LBS Covers - 30 sq ft

1,000 LBS Covers - 75 sq ft

2,000 LBS Covers - 150 sq ft

Rubber mulch for landscaping is the innovative way to beautify flowerbeds, shrubs, or just about any outdoor area that would typically be covered with conventional mulch. Rubber mulch is not only attractive and virtually maintenance-free, it actually benefits the soil and plant roots, by forming an insulating cover for the soil, allowing water and nutrients in while preventing weed growth. Landscape rubber mulch does not breed termites and does not decompose. Our rubber mulch for landscaping does not need to be replenished and retains its earth-tone beauty and consistency year-round.

• CREATE A SAFER PLAY AREA - Playsafer rubber mulch is IPEMA Certified and helps reduce the risk of injury on playgrounds and play areas
• EASY TO SPREAD - Rubber mulch will not decompose or compress so you will not need to reapply. Nuggets come packaged in multiple 40 LB bags so you can spread it evenly and easily. Just spread it once and enjoy a safer play area
• ECO FRIENDLY - Playsafer rubber mulch nuggets are made from recycled tires and are 99.9% metal free
• Color Guarantee -Nuggets are produced with the highest quality materials Color is guaranteed to last for 12 years
• Keep your playground always ready to play - rubber mulch nuggets dry quickly and will never freeze in cold weather

User questions & answers

Question:	Does the color rub on to skin or toys
Answer:	Playsafer is high quality material, which will not rub off onto skin, toys or clothing
Question:	Does this come in bags? If so how many
Answer:	I bought the 1.33 cu ft for 49.99, i bought 3 bags as that was all i needed for my flower beds. I prefer it to the shredded rubber mulch. It's great.
Question:	Is this shredded or like little nuggets
Answer:	Its more of the nugget style mulch.
Question:	Does the smell go away
Answer:	Yes

Product description

Akron-Mils Miracle Mulch 24ea The all natural beautifying ground cover that lasts up to 2 years. Retards weed growth. Reduces watering. Prevents soil erosion. Beautifies outdoor areas. 100 percent premium coconut fiber and coir chunk blend. Expands 5 fold in five minutes to cover 2 cubic feet.

• Akron-Mils Miracle Mulch 24ea The all natural beautifying ground cover that lasts up to 2 years. Retards weed growth. Reduces watering
• Retards weed growth
• Reduces watering
• The all natural beautifying ground cover that lasts up to 2 years
• Retards weed growth
• Reduces watering
• Prevents soil erosion
• Beautifies outdoor areas

User questions & answers

Question:	Has anyone used this mulch in raised vegetable beds? I'd like to try it as a cover to retain moisture and prevent weeds
Answer:	I used this great product One bag covered about a 5x5 area!
Question:	Has anyone mixed this in with their sandy soil? If so, was it helpful
Answer:	Yes. It is dark colored
Question:	I have a small 2ft by 10ft raised bed. Will 1 bag be enough to top mulch this bed
Answer:	No, didn't see any bugs in mines.
Question:	I have 3 questions
Answer:	One bag of this pine bark mulch is very small. How much it covers will depend on how deep you want to go. I think it's really meant for indoor use due to the size of each bag. There are "mulch calculators" online. These will tell you the coverage you can expect.

Product description

Our permanent mulch recycled rubber border is a mulch look-alike that takes the work out of landscaping. Perma mulch deters Weed growth, but allows air, nutrients & water to pass through.it's so easy to use! Just lay it down & roll it out. You can cut it to fit around growing trees, shaped beds & narrow pathways. Unlike bulk mulch, Perma mulch  border is scatter-proof & stays put. It won't blow away during fall leaf cleanup, pets (and other creatures) can't kick it up, & it always looks neat & tidy.

• Recycled, shredded rubber tires
• Natural-looking weed blocker allows air/water through
• Easy to use, cut-to-fit, scatter-proof, always looks Tidy
• Durable, long-lasting, won't fade, stands up to weather extremes
• Looks like real wood mulch without all of the back-breaking work

User questions & answers

Question:	I have rounded corners in my landscape. Does the mulch curve
Answer:	Although I returned the permanent mulch....from the looks of it, it seems to just go straight and not curve.
Question:	Could you notch it to form a circle or oval around tree
Answer:	I suppose you could notch it, but it would take quite a few notches and I don't think the circle wouldn't be very "round". The garden mulch mat can be bent horizontally as shown in the picture, but only a bit. It's too stiff to be formed into a tighter circle without cutting.
Question:	Is it 120 feet or inches long
Answer:	Hello, this is 120 inches long.
Question:	How thick is this
Answer:	It's about an inch thick. Be aware that you need to tack it down every couple of feet - I used "staples" made of wire coat hangers. At first I didn't use enough staples and the mower sucked it up and chopped a piece out of it.

Product features

Plow & Hearth Recycled Rubber Permanent Garden Mulch Border

Our Permanent Mulch Recycled Rubber Border is a mulch look-alike that takes the work out of landscaping. Perma Mulch deters unwanted plant growth, but allows air, nutrients and water to pass through.

This textured fake mulch border blends beautifully with your landscape. You'll love the manicured look it gives your yard. Plus, Permanent Mulch lasts for years, so there's no need to buy, haul, shovel and rake bulk mulch every spring.

CUT TO FIT

Roll out the perma-mulch rubber border for garden beds, or cut it to fit where you need mulch protection.

WATER & AIR PASSES THROUGH

The perma-mulch rubber border stops unwanted plant growth - but allows water and air to pass through.

SCATTER-PROOF

Unlike traditional mulch, the perma-mulch rubber border stays put - stands up to extreme weather.

Plow & Hearth - Inspiring Home, Hearth, Yard & Garden Since 1980

Founded in 1980, Plow & Hearth offers unique, high-quality products for home, hearth, yard and garden. Based in Madison, Virginia, Plow and Hearth is a trusted national catalog, retail and internet company specializing in unique, enduring home and lifestyle products that are quality-built to meet our customer's expectations.

Plow & Hearth product selection has evolved from country living solutions into a wide variety of useful and decorative categories for any customer, no matter where they live: indoor and outdoor furniture and rugs, garden and landscape accents, hearth tools and fire pits, lighting, solar designs, seasonal decorations, gifts and so much more.

Product description

These red cedar shavings/chips are all natural, organic wood chips, offered in bulk in several sizes. Perfect for making closet sachets out of muslin bags, for pet bedding, and even for crafts and weddings. Great for patios and gardens, the big bag is recommended for landscaping purposes.

• This aromatic red cedar is perfect for owl boxes, pet bedding, and outdoor landscaping
• All our cedar is fresh, organic wood and all natural with no coatings, sprays or chemicals added
• Vundahboah Amish Goods products are hand sourced from Old Order Amish in the foothills of Tennessee
• The 3 Gallon bag offers large sized shavings (up to 2" pieces), great for screech owl boxes, nests and landscaping. The other size options include smaller shavings suitable for pets bedding, and sachet creation.
• NOTE: In response to the reviews re: settling- settling does occur-- the bags are stuffed as full as they will go, and settling occurs while it is stored. This is similar to cereal settling. This product offering is for a 3 Gallon bag which has larger shavings and a 2 lb, 12 oz weight. The next size option is 6 quarts that arrives in four 4 oz bags, totaling 1 lb of chips. The smallest option is for 3 quarts, arriving in two 4 oz bags, for a total of 8 oz of wood chips.

User questions & answers

Question:	Good for children play ground
Answer:	Zipper is still on the wrong side but my XXXL fits as I expected it to.
Question:	How much area coverage per bag
Answer:	Hello，dear friend.many thanks for choosing BZ-tang cycling, this jacket is made for adult if you choose the size in a 4XL, chest 128cm, suggest height 180-190cm, sleeve length 54cm . And size M is fit for children, chest 108-110cm,suggest height 150-160cm, You could choose your right size, Any questions! Fell free to contact us, many thanks for your purchase.
Question:	Are there seeds in the straw
Answer:	It should fit, but not to loose. I'm around the same size and it just fits. Not to tight but not slopy. I use it for running in the cold.
Question:	How much are will 4 lbs cover
Answer:	It is very warm and the wind does not push through the fabric, there are air holes under the arms that keep you comfortable. What you have to watch for is the sizing. I am 6' 220 and had to be a 3x for it to fit. They come from China so sizing is off a lot.

Product description

Tired of trying to get rid of pesky weeds in the garden? Tired of trying to get rid of unhealthy chemicals or herbicides?

With our heavy-duty weed mats for gardens, an eco-friendly, innovative solution to keeping weeds away. While allowing air, water, and nutrients to pass through to plant roots. Protect your yard's ecosystem, thrive your plants.



Heavy-Duty Weed Prevention Fabric

Made of tightly woven polypropylene fabric needle which punched with UV-stabilized.

Prevents weed seeds from germinating, which will highly increase your productivity and efficiency!

Chemical Free, superior permeability to keep the soil nourished, increases plant growth!

Perfect for flower beds, lawn fabric, gardens, can also be used as an under-layer in your garage or the artificial grass in your backyard.

Our black garden fabric is super simple to cut and install to suit every gardener's need.



No matter how big or small your garden is, let it do the work for you! our garden fabric weed barrier is made to make your growing life easier.

• ★PREMIUM WEED CONTROL FABRIC ---The Measures 1.4 x 100 Feet, thick and durable fabric is weatherproof & UV-treated, providing you with premium weed protection for a very long time, will highly increase your productivity and economic benefits!
• ★HIGH STRENGTH & PERMEABILITY ---Made of professional Polypropylene material in high strength for durability. Unlike plastic weed barrier, the weed mat fabric was designed with dual-layer woven needle in high permeability to conserve soil moisture.
• ★WIDELY APPLICATION ---This biodegradable weed barrier is great for landscaping or outdoor garden projects, such as a soil stabilizer under stones or pavers, flower bed, vegetable patch, ground cover, gravel walkway, greenhouse, and other use.
• ★SOIL FRIENDLY ---The heavy-duty woven weed barrier will provide a non-chemical method of weed control which allows air and water to pass through to keep the soil nourished, protect the ecosystem of your yard but allow your plants to grow thrively.
• ★EASY TO CUT AND INSTALL ---You don't have to be an expert in order to set up the elite black landscape fabric, since it is pretty lightweight and easy to cut. Simply cover the entire bed with a woven garden fabric and holds it down with staples.

Product description

MIGHTY109 100% Natural Cedar Mulch; 40 Quarts plus 8 Quarts FREE! 100% Natural Shredded Cedar Mulch. No added dyes or chemicals. Great for planters, landscapes, gardens, and more. Engine 109 The Bulk Depot.

• MIGHTY109 100% Natural Shredded Cedar Mulch.
• 100% Natural Forest Product. No Added Chemicals or Dyes
• Great Mulch for Planters, Landscapes, Gardens and more.. 100% Natural Shredded Cedar.

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it a fire hazard
Answer:	This is a natural and organic product. Some seeds my be present. We have found that Double F Farms brand has less seeds than others.
Question:	How many cubic feed is 48 quarts? (lxwxh
Answer:	4 lbs will cover approximately 50-60 sqft at 1/4 inch thickness
Question:	How many cubic feet is 40 plus 8 quarts
Answer:	I look at tag inside jacket for washing instructions. This has been washed on delicate cycle by me cold/warm water and delicate dryer cycle or in summer air dry on a hanger. Haven’t had any problems with washing this jacket.
Question:	Does this mulch draw bugs especially roaches
Answer:	Yes it can be machine washed. I use cold water and Eros detergent. I have had no problems with either the wash or the dryer

Product description

With our Colored Pine Straw, your straw will look beautiful 2-4 times longer than Non-Colored! Our Colored Pine Straw colorant protects the straw from UV rays like sunscreen, so the colored longleaf lasts much longer & looks fresh for months and months. Our chopped pine straw bags are excellent for smaller foot prints such as small tree rings herbaceous (color) plant beds, gardens, courtyards, town or garden homes and tight landscaped areas surrounded by hardscapes such as pools, sidewalks, or business fronts.

• 5 Bags per Box
• 2 Cubic Ft. Bags
• Each bag covers about 25 Sq. Ft. (2-3 Inch Depth)
• 100% Natural Longleaf Pine Straw Mulch, Chopped

User questions & answers

Question:	how many bags do you get for the
Answer:	Sharp edge. Not like a knife though. I have used this tool a lot and really like it.

Product description

A wholly organic mulching material made from the outer shell of the cocoa bean. The material breaks down slowly and will not disappear into the soil. Apply in the spring or summer to help reduce weeds and conserve water. Apply in the fall to insulate in the winter. Adds nutrition to the soil. Cocoa shell mulch has an approximate fertilizer value of 2.5-1-3, it will not burn vegetation. Natural color and pleasing cocoa aroma. Comes in 2-cubic feet bag.

• Cocoa shell mulch has an approximate fertilizer value of 2.5-1-3; it will not burn vegetation
• A wholly organic mulching material made from the outer shell of the cocoa bean
• The material breaks down slowly and will not disappear into the soil
• Apply in the spring or summer to help reduce weeds and conserve water
• Comes in 2-cubic feet bag

User questions & answers

Question:	Is it organic? it says so in the description but not on the bag. seems like b.s
Answer:	Yes! I was converted to this in my vegetable gardens since it sticks and doesn’t move around, but is super easy to apply, and each bag goes a long way. I’ve even turned other friends onto it within the last year. Every once in awhile I’ll get a single grass seed, but otherwise virtually weedless. Tractor Supply Co here and Lowe’s have a much better price ($15) for this size, so I stock up when it’s any cheaper, because it does sell out locally in Houston. It’s much lighter and easier to stack and store also. I don’t find it water logs or mold when left in the bag like mulch or soil does. I like this all around.
Question:	Strange question.... can I use the mulch to make tea? I've made tea from cocoa husks before and was wondering if I could use this for tea
Answer:	These are women's sizes and run small.
Question:	Is this mulch certified organic? In the description it says "wholly organic," but not clear if they actually mean certified
Answer:	I'm a man so the only information I can give is what I've heard from others. A friend borrowed my shoes and was able to use them just fine. My feet aren't particularly wide and I had no issues (except for getting a size larger than I should have) I would recommend trying them on in person before you buy them. A good thing to keep in mind is these will stretch up to a size bigger than they are. Mine ended up too loose for extremely small footholds after some use. I bought my normal shoe size. I mainly bouldered in these and climbed a Max of only v2. Hopefully this can help.
Question:	Does this product keep cats from peeing in your flower bed? Also, how long does it last? It is pretty expensive to if you have to replace it very ofte
Answer:	I would go a size up from your normal size