The green skinny on mulch

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Choosing the right mulch can be as complicated as choosing the right plants. Mulch needs to be eco-friendly, something that will not harm the environment, children or pets. It also needs to keep the soil moist to cut back on watering and, of course, it needs to be attractive.

There are a number of eco-friendly mulches available. Some are made from natural growing plants and some from more unusual sources. The intent is to create an eco-friendly mulch that keeps materials out of landfills by recycling. Rubber mulch is made from recycled tires, but it does not look anything like tires & it keeps a non bio-degradable product out of the landfills. It is non toxic, will not attract insects and other pests like wood does, and will not blow away in the wind. There is a type of tree called melaleuca that grows in the Florida Everglades. Removing these trees actually helps the environment because they are considered to be extremely invasive. It is termite resistant and comes in many colors. Synthetic Pine Straw is made from recycled plastic, is clean, hypo allergenic, will not absorb moisture, resists termites and other insects, and comes with a 5 year warranty. Brick chips also make an ideal mulch that keeps moisture in the ground and is very attractive. Coconut Husk is another all-natural form of mulch that combats drought situations, has a nice aroma, and will not develop mildew or attract bugs.

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