Not only does mulch add a decorative finish to your flower beds, it also keeps the soil cool and moist and thus reduces the need for watering. By using a pre-emergent herbicide like Preen with mulch, weed seeds are discouraged from germinating and growing. And, you can agree that weeding is a chore nobody likes to do. So which mulch should you use?

Pine Bark and Nuggets - These types of mulches release acid when they break down. Pine mulches should be used around plants that need a more acidic soil. Use around azaleas, rhododendron, pieris japonica and holly. This is the best mulch for plants.

Shredded Hardwood - This is by far the most popular mulch. It has a dark color and knits together well so that it does not wash away.

Cypress - This long-lasting mulch has a pleasant fragrance. Cypress mulch also knits together well, and it is thought to repel insects.

Mulch Facts:

• 1 Cubic Yard of mulch will cover 175 Square Feet of area to a depth of 2 inches.
• We recommend 2 inches as the depth for optimum plant vigor and growth.
• There are 27 cubic feet in
• 1 cubic yard