Green Alternatives for Landscaping Products and Services

Palm Coast, Florida

There are many options on the market that will help your garden look its best. However, not every choice is a green alternative. For example, mulch comes in a variety of colors, sizes, and shapes, but did you know that mulch could also be green? First, lets look at a few basic reasons to use mulch aside from providing efficient ground cover.

Other benefits of mulch are:

• Saves on water because it retains moisture.
• Protects feeder roots of plants from drought and frost
• Decomposition of mulch is beneficial for plants
• Helps suppress weeds

There are several types of mulch, and they are typically by products and recycled materials from other industries.

Baled Pine Straw
This is an attractive in certain locations and packs nicely.

Pine Bark
Provides a natural appearance and feed the plants as it decomposes.

Cypress
Has a lighter appearance, but is not completely a cypress byproduct; it is mostly made of pine. This mulch is also available in red.

Hardwood
This is a great locally recycled byproduct and does not tend to lift or float. This mulch is also available in red.

Rubber Mulch
This is recycled tires and is available in different colors. We recommend this product only in limited situations.

Stone
Requires a good quality weed matt to prevent the stone from sinking into the soil and an edging to retain the stones in the bed, and it also aids in the prevention of soil and grasses from entering the bed area.

Edging is a very important functional part of the landscape and is commonly overlooked. This aspect of the landscape can greatly enhance the value and appearance of your home. A variety of materials can be utilized for edging ranging from natural wood and stone to man made materials such as concrete, plastic, and even metal. Stone will add beauty and texture to your landscape.  The initial investment will reduce maintenance costs over the years and increase the value of your property.

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