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Shredded Mulch Cypress mulch Nuggets Dyed Mulch Mushroom Manure Compost Links	*Mulch calculations* A Yard or a Ton? Staying power? How much?
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Shredded Mulch

Single	Playground


Regular double	Premium double

	*double?.. triple?...* The more times a mulch is ground, the finer and more uniform the texture. Finer ground mulches don't last as long as coarser ground. *planning....* Plan to remulch every year, two years if you want to stretch it.
Triple shredded
*Where does shredded mulch come from?*

*A Yard or a Ton?*
One cubic yard contains 27 cubic feet (Volume = 3 feet x 3 feet x 3 feet) Soil and stone are usually sold by the ton 1 ton = 2,000 pounds (lbs) In S.W. Pennsylvania, one cubic yard is approximately equal to one ton, depending on the moisture content and the particular soil. How much mulch? See our bulk quantities webpage.

Dyed Mulch

Black	Red
How dyed mulch is made

Brown

Staying power?

All wood-based mulches fade and breakdown, but fading is the leading cause for homeowners to remulch.
Dyed mulches are more expensive and hold their color longer than natural mulches. Some consumers are concerned about the source of the "waste wood" (shredded pallets?) used in some dyed mulches on the market. Remember, the dye can stain things.
Don't OVER mulch - One or two inches is enough when remulching, since most wood-based mulches 'crust over' and repel water. Watch for "mulch build-up" in annual remulch situations.

Cypress

A distinct color

Nuggets

Bark nuggets

Mushroom Manure
SMS - Spent Mushroom Substrate

Mushroom manure used as a mulch. It is also used to topdress newly seeded lawns.

Compost

Not usually used as a mulch, but rather as a soil amendment to add organic matter and improve the tilth of garden soil. Here are some tips for making compost for your garden.

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