Mulch Types

Choosing the right St. Louis mulch is vital to the success of your project.

With many wood fibers and colors to choose from, the right mulch can achieve a distinct look and superior functionality while also helping control weeds and insulate plants from harsh weather. Discussing your goals with your Missouri mulch installer can help you decide which mulch type will be best suited for your project.

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Cypress Mulch

Cypress mulch is rich in color and versatile for many projects. The natural color of cypress mulch does not fade as quickly as other dyed options. Because it is double ground, this durable mulch is excellent for ground cover in parks, playgrounds, and all landscaping applications.

Bark Mulch

Bark Mulch is known by its characteristic, fade-resistant brown color. Made from the bark of pine trees, bark mulch helps with water retention and stays put after it’s blown in. Bark mulch is perfect for landscaping projects on steep slopes, narrow yards, and any area where there are shrubs, trees, and plants.

Cedar Mulch

Cedar mulch is made from double shredded, 100% natural cedar bark. Double shredding creates a uniform product that stays put after it is blown in. Cedar mulch suppresses the growth and germination of weeds, additionally the light color and texture of this mulch helps with water retention and regulating ground temperature.

Hardwood Blend Mulch Hardwood blended mulches are made with a blend of several types of trees. Made with all-natural, shredded forest products this decorative and protective ground cover is perfect for all your landscaping needs including around trees, shrubs, flower beds, and gardens.

Gold Mulch Gold mulch gets its brilliant gold color because it is made from only the highest quality, select Missouri timber chosen for its ability to produce a hue as bright as the Missouri sun. Gold mulch provides a striking statement to any landscape project that helps your flower beds look full and well manicured all year round.

Shredded Bark Shredded hardwood bark mulch is made from 100% tree bark, and not ground up wood. Therefore it contains a great deal more nutrition for plants and as it decomposes it greatly improves the soil in gardens.

Wood Chips Wood Chips are an attractive, CPSC safety standard awarded way to pad walking paths and playgrounds and create dynamic landscapes. This type of mulch comes from chipped trees and can vary greatly in color depending on which trees it is made from. Speak with your mulch installer to see what colors of wood chips are available for your project.

Red Oak Bark Mulch Red Oak Bark Mulch is a naturally reddish-brown color that is double ground to stay put once it is blown in. This is an attractive option that retains its color significantly longer than some dyed varieties and is perfect for flower beds and other decorative landscaping.

Eucalyptus Mulch Eucalyptus Mulch - Eucalyptus mulch is a sustainable option for pathways, playgrounds, and landscaping projects. Sustainably-harvested and plantation grown Eucalyptus is considered a renewable resource because it re-grows up to 4-times faster than Cypress.

Eucalyptus Mulch is guaranteed free from any construction, demolition, pallet, or other waste materials and is double shredded, helping it say in place once blown in. This attractive option also prevents weeds naturally by blocking growth and limiting sunlight while helping to conserve soil moisture and moderate soil temperature for plants.

Colored Mulch Colored mulch can be an attractive and extremely functional choice for a wide variety of projects. Colored mulch can help to retain ground moisture, aid in temperature control, and simply elevate the look of landscape design.

Red Mulch

Red mulch is an attractive groundcover for many projects including landscape islands, around trees, and flower beds. Made with all-natural, double shredded forest products and long-lasting red colorant this mulch retains its color for much of the year.

Cocoa Brown Mulch

Brown mulch is a traditional colored mulch that serves many purposes beyond creating an attractive landscape. The 100% wood composition helps conserve soil moisture and moderate temperature. Cocoa brown mulch blocks growth and light access to help discourage weed growth while helping to keep flower beds look full and well manicured all year round.

Black Mulch

Black mulch makes a statement in any landscaping project while also providing great benefits for trees, shrubs, and plants. Made with all-natural, shredded forest products and long-lasting black colorant, black mulch helps retain moisture and ground temperature helping sensitive plants thrive and preventing weeds from growing. Black mulch is perfect for any project including flower beds, landscape islands, and around trees and shrubs.

Brown Mulch

Brown mulch provides natural-looking ground cover that retains its color the whole year round. Made with all-natural, shredded forest products and long-lasting brown colorant, brown mulch can help keep flower beds, pathways, and other landscaping features looking full and well-maintained, while providing moisture and temperature control.

Engineered Wood Fiber Maintenance

Engineered Wood Fiber (EWF) can move around and get displaced after consistent play and foot traffic. It is important to make sure that the material is spread evenly and at the proper depths throughout the entire play area.

Because EWF is a loose-fill material, there is potential for foreign objects to get mixed in with the surfacing. EWF requires regular inspection and removal of foreign objects from the playground surface to ensure that the surfaces remains safe for play.

Engineered Wood Fiber will compact and decompose over time due to use and weathering. Make sure that the mulch surface is periodically checked to ensure that it is not below the recommended depth. If it is, additional material should be added. The GetMulch.com system reminds you when it’s time to replace or refresh your mulch and enables you to contact your installer directly to schedule installation.

Depending on your project and location mulch installers can provide many different types of mulch. Submit your project to be connected with a qualified mulch installer who can help you choose the best type of mulch to suit the needs of your project.

Best Types of Missouri Mulch Depend on your Project Connecting with a Missouri mulch installer through GetMulch.com puts you in the hands of a trustworthy professional. Installers can recommend specific types of mulch and help you decide which type of mulch will be best for your project.