Is Western red cedar A good mulch?
This mulch variety has a red-brown color and looks great in a number of landscapes. Like other types of mulch, the Western Red Cedar is easy to spread, long-lasting, and can help prevent the growth of weeds when used properly.
What is Grade A cedar mulch?
Our Classic Grade-A Cedar Mulch is known as one of the most attractive mulches available. This fragrant mulch offers long lasting beauty, durability, and protective ground cover. This mulch is recommended for flowerbeds, vegetable gardens, and newly planted trees.
Does cedar mulch come in red?
Cedar mulch is naturally reddish but can be safely dyed to a brighter red, black or brown.
Do snakes like cedar mulch?
Repel snakes from around your home. If snakes are a problem at your home, using cedar wood shavings around the foundation and in crawl spaces can help repel these unwanted creatures. The phenols given off in the scent of cedar oil is repellant to snakes, keeping them away from your home.
When should you not use cedar mulch?
Wet Areas. One of the reasons for using mulch is to help the soil retain moisture. If the area has low or wet spots, a thick layer of cedar mulch can cause too much water to stay in the soil, causing root rot and other problems. Either avoid the use of mulch in those areas or use a thinner layer there.
Is cedar mulch expensive?
Cost. Cedar mulch is marginally more expensive to buy than other types of wood mulch. Though the difference per bag might be quite small, this could really add up if you have a large area to cover. If you’re conscious of keeping costs low, then cedar mulch probably won’t be the most economical option.
What is considered premium mulch?
Premium hardwood mulch includes only the bark off the tree and does not include the actual wood. It is ground three times to give a nice uniform, fluffy texture. Premium grade mulch is a great product to use for new installation and for areas where plants need lots of nutrients.
Do Copperheads like mulch?
Copperheads feed on mice, lizards, frogs, birds, and some insects. They live in wooded areas, near ponds and streams, around rocks, and other places where prey may hide. These snakes will also hide in mulch and compost piles, overgrown areas, wood piles, and similar debris.
Do cedar shavings repel fleas?
Cedar shavings are perfect for your dog or cat beds to help repel fleas and other insects. Many dog beds come with cedar shavings mixed with the filler to help deter fleas and ticks. You can add more cedar shavings to your pet beds as filler and it can also be used for bedding for horses and other livestock.