Best Selling Mulch For Northern KY
What are the most popular types of landscaping mulch in Northern Kentucky? There are quite a few choices when it comes to selecting a mulch for your landscape, but each year these are the best selling mulch products we carry at Showplace Garden Center.
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Black Gold Hardwood Mulch
This mulch has been the bread and butter choice for many homeowners in Northern KY, and for good reason. It’s rich, dark
brown color gives an organic feel to the landscape and best of all it is very economical. Hardwood mulch is created through a triple shredding process which
produces a finely ground consistency. Because of this, hardwood mulch covers evenly throughout the landscape bed. It decomposes at a faster rate than the
dyed products but this contributes very positively to the health of your soil.
$24/scoop
Dyed Black Mulch
If you want the mulch color to last as long as possible, you may want to take a look at the dyed mulch products.
Showplace was one of the first to bring dyed mulch to Northern Kentucky. Dyed black mulch has a very dark, longer lasting color that resists fading. Of course,
all mulch eventually needs to be replaced but the dyed products hold their color significantly longer than hardwood.
$29.5/scoop
Dyed Red Mulch
Want to get your landscape noticed? Try dyed red mulch for the ultimate attention grabber. This mulch has a bright red color
that will make your landscape really stand out from the neighbors. Similar to the dyed black mulch, this mulch has a long lasting color that holds up throughout
the season. This is a great, low cost way to breathe new life into your landscape.
$29.5/scoop
Mulch - FAQ's
Q: How big are the scoops?
A: Approximately a cubic yard…biggest scoop in Northern KY!
Q: How many scoops will fit in my truck?
A: Three of our scoops will more than fill the bed of a full size pickup.
Q: How thick should I spread the mulch?
A: For new landscapes place mulch 2-3 inches deep. To remulch an existing bed, put it just
thick enough to cover, around an inch or so.
Mulch Application Tips
Mulch is a beneficial addition to your flower garden. Mulching creates a barrier that keeps the roots of your perennial plants cool with locked-in moisture during the hot dry summer. Organic mulches break down over time giving the soil essential nutrients for perennial plants. While mulch won’t stop the growth of weeds, it will reduce the amount.
Placing Mulch
Always weed before covering flower beds in mulch. Spread a flat layer of mulch 2 to 3 inches thick throughout your flower bed.
Place the mulch around and between perennials and shrubs but keep it a couple of inches away from the plants. Be careful not to cover the plants with mulch or
let it touch the plant stems, as this will lead to too much moisture and could invite disease.
Winter Mulching
In colder climates, mulching after the ground freezes protects the perennial and shrub’s roots from extreme temperature changes.
Use dried leaves or straw as mulch in the wintertime. Gradually remove the mulch by scraping it aside in the spring to slowly acclimate the plants to the warmer
weather.
Maintaining Mulch
Sometimes mulch occasionally needs to be redistributed and replenished. Gently rake the mulch to keep it from packing down
in hard rain and prevent weeds from growing.
