Mulch Magic: Transforming Your Landscape from the Ground Up with the Best Types of Mulch

When you look at flowerbeds and trees in your landscape, can you see the soil? Do your plants look exposed? ABB Landscaping provides magical mulch that not only covers your plants but also locks in nutrients from the precious topsoil. Our team selects the best types of mulch to help your plants grow bright, colorful, and strong, providing the best protection all year round.

Eco-Friendly Landscaping: The Role of Mulch

What is mulch? There are two types of mulch that offer varying advantages and disadvantages, depending on your goals. Organic mulch is the combination of compost and wood, whereas inorganic mulch is either made from special plastic or rock. Mulch is eco-friendly and encourages the root systems to grow stronger and soak up more nutrients. The best type of mulch depends on what kind of plants you have and the layout of your garden.

Magical mulch is laid at the base of your plants to provide the maximum amount of security to lock in the nutrients in the ground. Topsoil gets blown away with the breeze, washed away with the rain, and once it’s gone, it’s gone. The best types of mulch hold the topsoil down, and the organic mulch breaks down and replenishes the topsoil. Inorganic mulch lasts much longer because it doesn’t go anywhere.

Colorful Selection

There are many colors to choose from when the time comes to lay mulch down again. The color is based on the type of materials. Inorganic plastics and rubber are black, and so are organic mulches made from compost and certain types of wood. Red mulch comes mainly from wood chips, pine, and other types of wood, but there is very little plant matter.Brown mulch comes from vegetable-based materials and primarily cypress trees. When you team up with ABB Landscaping, we guide you to the best types of mulch that will bring the most magic to your garden.

How the Best Types of Mulch Protect Plants Year-Round

The best types of mulch keep your plants protected from the elements, critters, and pests. Drastic weather changes affect the amount of nutrients your plants get, and they could end up starving. When ABB Landscaping lays mulch, it keeps moisture sealed in, keeping the soil nice and fertile for your roots. Deer, rodents, and your pets have a harder time getting to your plants with mulch because it provides a barrier of protection. Different mulches have different textures, and most of them keep pests out because they can’t live in that type of environment. Inorganic mulch that is made from plastic acts like a blanket for your plants and keeps bugs and pests out of your soil. Rocks make it harder for pests, deer, raccoons, and other critters to get to your root systems. Organic mulch is uncomfortable for pests to dig into the soil, so they leave in search of vulnerable flowerbeds. This allows your plants to grow to full maturity so they can return year after year.

Rock is also considered a mulch. Before choosing rock, however, get a consultation from the ABB Landscaping team to ensure you make the right choice. If you have a lot of foot traffic in your garden, rocks are the right choice for you. You won’t have to worry about overwatering either, because the spaces in between the rocks act as a natural filter, ensuring your plants receive the right amount of water, sunlight, and protection. Rock mulch is low-maintenance and lasts for years. There are a plethora of different types and colors to choose from as well. Our team is here to help every step of the way.

Your garden is essential to you, and after all your hard work, you are rewarded with a beautiful landscape that brings you joy and zen. Adding mulch to your garden allows you to enjoy your plants for years to come without worrying about having the right amount of nutrients or topsoil. Your plants will grow stronger, brighter, and thicker with more TLC given to them. Our team is with you every step of the way to ensure your garden grows to its full potential.