Comparing Types of Wood Bark Mulch

When it comes to choosing the right type of wood bark mulch for your garden, it can be quite overwhelming. There are several types of mulches available on the market, and they differ based on the wood they are made from, the texture, and even the color. At Kurtz Nursery and Topsoil, we bring you only the very best in wood bark mulch to meet all of your needs.

Choosing the right mulch type depends primarily on the purpose you are hoping it will serve. Mulch can be used as a material for water retention around plants, gardens, and trees, or it can be used as ground cover in playgrounds and other areas. Whatever your needs may be, we have just the wood bark mulch you are looking for. To learn more about the wood bark mulch that we have in stock and to place an order for bulk delivery, call us now at (636)405-2667.

Types of Wood Bark Mulch We Offer

There are several main types of wood bark mulch that we offer for you to choose from. Some of them are ideal for landscaping projects while others are ideal for ground cover. Understanding the differences between these wood bark mulch products and their applications can help you make the right choice.

Here are the types of mulches that we have available:

Double Ground Hardwood: Double ground wood bark mulch is perhaps the most popular type of mulch used today. It retains its natural color and is often considered a better option than dyed mulch. Made with the finest wood bark, it lets air and water into your soil and enriches the soil for your plants.
Triple Ground Hardwood: Triple ground bark mulch is much finer than double ground bark. Because of this, it decomposes sooner and needs to be replaced more often than double ground mulch. It is best suited for newly planted saplings or shrubs because it mixes in with the soil and adds nourishment more quickly.
Dyed Mulch: We offer both brown and black dyed mulch. All of our dye is organic and completely environmentally friendly. The main purpose of dyed mulch is to enhance aesthetic appeal. Brown mulch resembles soil while black mulch makes flowers stand out. Using the right color dyed mulch can make your garden much more beautiful.
Native Ground Bark: Our native ground wood bark mulch is made from the best local tree bark from Missouri saw mills. This mulch is usually composed of bark from oak trees and other hardwood varieties. Using local tree bark is advantageous to the environment since the wood and raw materials do not need to be transported long distances.
Playground Chips: Wood chips are coarse and large, unlike the mulch used in gardens. This material is compaction-resistant and perfect for playgrounds, pathways, and other places that receive a lot of foot traffic. These chips needs to be replaced often as they tend to spread from traffic and can lose their ability to hold moisture.

Choosing the Best Wood Bark Mulch for Your Needs

When choosing what type of wood bark mulch you prefer, it is best to know all of your requirements. Here are some things to keep in mind while making the decision:

What the purpose of the mulch is, in other words, whether the mulch will be used for foot traffic or for gardening
How much moisture the mulch is expected to hold
How finely shredded the mulch needs to be
How acidic the mulch should be to suit your plants
Is aesthetic appeal important
How much you need

With these parameters in mind, choosing the ideal wood bark mulch becomes a little simpler.

Order Bulk Quantities of Wood Bark Mulch from Kurtz Nursery and Topsoil in St. Louis

Choosing the right type of mulch can make a huge difference in how effective it is and how long it lasts, especially when used for landscaping and gardening purposes. With our top quality wood bark mulch, you will always get a product that keeps your plants and shrubs well protected and safe from extreme climates.

We can provide bulk deliveries on all of our wood bark mulch products in nearly any quantity. To place your bulk order or get more information about the types of wood bark mulch that we have to offer, call us today at (636)405-2667.