How to Pick the Right Mulch

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Use fallen leaves for organic gardening.. Use bark, shredded wood or wood chips to prevent weed growth.. Avoid grass clippings in your vegetable garden.

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Use fallen leaves for organic gardening.

Step 1

Use fallen leaves for organic gardening.

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Use bark, shredded wood or wood chips to prevent weed growth.

Step 2

Use bark, shredded wood or wood chips to prevent weed growth.

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Avoid grass clippings in your vegetable garden.

Step 3

Avoid grass clippings in your vegetable garden.

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Use crushed stones for xeriscaping.

Step 4

Use crushed stones for xeriscaping.

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Try river rock in windy and forest fire prone regions.

Step 5

Try river rock in windy and forest fire prone regions.

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Choose rubber mulch for playgrounds.

Step 6

Choose rubber mulch for playgrounds.

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Purchase mulch in bulk.

Step 7

Purchase mulch in bulk.

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Pick up the mulch yourself.

Step 8

Pick up the mulch yourself.

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Choose cheaper mulches.

Step 9

Choose cheaper mulches.

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Rake fallen leaves into your garden in the fall.

Step 10

Rake fallen leaves into your garden in the fall.

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Use twigs and small branches to save money.

Step 11

Use twigs and small branches to save money.

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Try organic mulch covered with vegetable dyes.

Step 12

Try organic mulch covered with vegetable dyes.

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Choose straw.

Step 13

Choose straw.

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Use landscaping fabric with hoses and decorative mulches.

Step 14

Use landscaping fabric with hoses and decorative mulches.

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