Mulch Price Sheet - Cedar Mountain Stone and Mulch

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Red Cedar	Premium Bark	Natural Cedar	Playground	Hemlock


$20.00 1/2 yd	$15.50 1/2 yd	$18.50 1/2 yd	$16.00 1/2 yd	$20.00 1/2 yd
$40.00 yd	$31 yd	$37.00 yd	$32.00 yd	$40.00 yd

Forestry	Red Pine	Black Pine

$12.50 1/2 yd	$17.50 1/2 yd	$17.50 1/2 yd
$25.00 yd	$35.00 yd	$35.00 yd

**Please note: Prices may change without notice, please confirm prices prior to placing an order**

COVERAGE: EACH YARD OF MULCH WILL COVER APPROXIMATELY 150 SQUARE FEET AT A 2" THICKNESS OR 75 SQUARE FEET AT A 4" THICKNESS.

2" INCHES IS MINIMUM RECOMMENDED COVERAGE, AND 4" IS THE MAXIMUM

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Facts About Mulch

In agriculture and gardening, mulch is a protective cover placed over the soil, primarily to modify the effects of the local climate. A wide variety of natural and synthetic materials are used.

Mulch is used for various purposes:

to adjust soil temperature by helping soil retain more heat in spring and fall, and by keeping soil cool and evening out temperature swings during hot and variable summer conditions
to control weeds by blocking the sunlight necessary for germination
to retain water by slowing evaporation
to add organic matter and nutrients to the soil through the gradual breakdown of the mulch material
to repel insects
to incrementally improve growing conditions by reflecting sunlight upwards to the plants, and by providing a clean, dry surface for ground-lying fruit such as squash and melons.
for erosion control - protects soil from rain and preserves moisture
for sediment control - slows runoff velocity

Application

Mulch is usually applied towards the beginning of the growing season, and may be reapplied as necessary. It serves initially to warm the soil by helping it retain heat. This allows early seeding and transplanting of certain crops, and encourages faster growth. As the season progresses, the mulch stabilizes temperature and moisture, and prevents sunlight from germinating weed seed.

Plastic mulch used in large-scale commercial production is laid down with a tractor-drawn or standalone plastic mulch layer. This is usually part of a sophisticated mechanical process, where raised beds are formed, plastic is rolled out on top, and seedlings are transplanted through it. Drip irrigation is often required, with drip tape laid under the plastic, as plastic mulch is impermeable to water.

In home gardens and smaller farming operations, organic mulch is usually spread by hand around emerged plants. For materials like straw and hay, a shredder may be used to chop up the material. Organic mulches are usually piled quite high, six inches or more, and settle over the season.