2007-03-27 01:27:52 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Personally, I like cypress.
2007-03-27 01:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by Julie F 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cypress is cut from tree roots and is wasting away our cypress forests, removing a valuable wetland resource. Because of where they come from, they are very water resistant. They tend to float away, and take a LONG time to decompose. I would never recommend them. Pine bark tends to float and is rough on young knees. I would not use it under swings. The shredded variety is very soft, and ideal around kids. It will turn from a light tan to a dull grey over the course of a year, but provides good water retention at a depth of 2 inches, and also some nutrition and moisture retention. It will need to be replenished more often than hardwood. A mixture of the two would be longer lasting. Bugs are not always bad. they are natural aerators, and their decaying bodies provide nutrients. We live on planet with bugs. Good luck, I hope this helps.
2007-03-27 04:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by joopster8505 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on what you wanting and how much you are willing to spend. Generally cypress mulch is prettier but more expensive. Pine is the cheapest but deteriorates the fastest. Hardwood is a good choice because it is long lasting and isn't as costly as the cypress.
2007-03-27 02:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by onemocc 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shredded pine mulch is a blonde color and is very durable. Because of its color and durability, gardeners can use it for contrast in design or for high traffic areas. For instance, it would be nice to mulch a pathway or under a swing.
Pine bark nuggets are medium brown in color. They do not work well in the garden becaue they are easily moved by animals and water runoff. Nuggets work best in a flower pot.
Cypress is a nice color, however here in Ohio, it forms a dense mat that prevents moisture from being absorbed into your garden. Also, it never decomposes-- Ohio temperatures and humidity levels are not high enough.
I like the look and feel of the hardwood. Plus, it does many jobs--moisture retention, weed control and adding nutrients to the soil.
2007-03-27 01:49:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what you're looking for.
Hardwood mulch is dark in color and is well priced in may areas. It eventually breaks down and adds value to the soil.
Pine mulch can be very good or very bad. If it is a pine BARK, it is long lasting and degrades slowly. If it is pine wood mulch, it's crap. It degrades quickly and takes nutrients from the soil to break down the wood fiber in it. make sure it is BARK mulch. Remember also that termites eat wood, not bark.
Cypress is the cheap stuff in some areas. It usually comes from Florida, so the further you are from Florida the more expensive it will be. It is light colored and breaks down fairly slowly.
My advice is to buy what you like.. but be sure you are getting quality mulch. There are lots of folks selling ground up pallets and demolition wood and dying it all kinds of colors.. this can be a bad mulch because of the metal and chemicals that can be in it.
2007-03-27 04:18:06 · answer #5 · answered by The Atomic Punk 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I personally prefer cypress, but it all depends on what you are using it for...
Google it or something. I'm sure it would work!
2007-03-29 00:54:12 · answer #6 · answered by Smileallday 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cypress. Good moisture barrier and bugs hate it
2007-03-27 03:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Ron B. 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋