Types of Mulch

Mulch is very effective for weed control and moisture retention in your garden beds.

When spreading mulch, we recommend approximately 3” deep for best weed control. For ordering purposes, one yard of mulch will cover approximately 100 square feet at 3” deep.

We have the largest selection of mulch in the Niagara Peninsula with 14 different varieties ranging in price from $33.50 to $61.50* per cubic yard. Please call to inquire about delivery fee and options. 

Cedar

Natural, golden-brown, cedar mulch

Appearance

This type of mulch has a brown colour that greys with age. It also has a fresh ground white cedar bark texture that releases a strong cedar aroma.

Horticulture Benefits

• It has a fibrous texture, which mats together to hold the mulch in place resulting in a clean finish
• It forms a natural weed barrier by resisting airborne weed seeds
• Helps in retaining soil moisture
• It lasts long and decomposes slowly

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Pine

Rich, natural, shredded pine mulch, with a strong forest aroma

Appearance

This type of mulch is reddish brown in colour, and turns to dark brown/black after aging. It gives a fresh pine aroma, as it is made from made from freshly ground pine bark.

Horticultural Benefits

• Low pH decomposing soil helps in conditioning the soil
• It is a proven option for weed control unlike any other. SPM has one of the best weed controls in areas where chemical control cannot be used
• It helps in holding soil moisture by moderating the effects of dry, hot summer days

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Composted Pine

Composted pine mulch processed from fresh pine bark

Appearance

This type of pine mulch is fully composted in a managed process. It has a chocolate brown/black colour, which gives a rich soil like appearance.

Horticultural Benefits

• The pH level and organic matter improves the soil
• It can be used as mulch or as an amendment to existing soil
• Helps in providing a clean and professional finish
• Helps in moisture retention
• It increases weed suppression

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Utility

Economical mulch processed from fresh hardwood bark

Appearance

This type of mulch is processed from fresh hardwood bark. It is dark brown in colour and ages to gray.

Horticultural Benefits

• It is used for economic and commercial work
• It is ground and aged for stability
• It has a fibrous texture
• It enhances moisture retention and weed suppression

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Hemlock

Blended hemlock mulch

Appearance

This type of mulch is a blend of hemlock and composted pine mulch. It has a uniform medium fine texture and the colour is a deep red to brown hue.

Application

It is applied to a depth of 2”-3” to supress weed and retains soil moisture.

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Pine Chip (Fibertop®)

Engineered wood fiber for a safe and accessible playground surface

Appearance

Pine Chip (Fibertop®) mulch is engineered from a mixture of debarked wood straight from the sawmill. The ratio of small to medium and large size particles are optimized in order to provide the maximum impact attenuation. While soft enough to be safe, properly installed Pine Chip (Fibertop®) is also firm enough to be accessible for persons with special mobility needs.

Horticultural Benefits

It knits together creating a safe and accessible playground surface

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

***NO LONGER AVAILABLE***
Northwood Pine

Extra fine shredded pine mulch

Appearance

A special blend created exclusively for us. This mulch is created using the fines from composted pine mulch and shredded to a soil like texture.

Application

It is applied to a depth of 2”-3” to supress weed and retains soil moisture.

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Black Beauty

Colour enhanced shredded pine mulch

Appearance

All treat black beauty mulch is derived from fine textured virgin pinewood and is dyed black and its colour will last all season long. This is taken from Ontario’s forest industry.

Application

It is applied to a depth of 2”-3” to supress weed and retains soil moisture.

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Black Bark

Colour enhanced shredded pine mulch

Appearance

It is a coloured mulch that is dyed black and processed from hardwood substrates. This mulch is chunkier than the Econo Black and ground to a uniform and fibrous texture.

Application

It is applied to a depth of 2”-3” to supress weed and retains soil moisture.

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Econo Black

Coloured enhanced mulch to contrast a lush green garden

Appearance

This type of mulch is a coloured mulch that is dyed black and processed from hardwood substrates. It is ground to a uniform fibrous texture. 

Horticultural Benefits

• It is ground and aged for stability
• It acts as a natural weed barrier, which makes it difficult for airborne seeds to take root
• It can be used to complement the landscape by adding colour

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Enhanced Brown

Coloured enhanced mulch to contrast a bright landscape

Appearance

This type of mulch is a coloured mulch that is dyed dark brown and processed from hardwood substrates. It is ground to a uniform fibrous texture.

Horticultural Benefits

• It is ground and aged for stability
• It acts as a natural weed barrier, which makes it difficult for airborne seeds to take root
• It can be used to complement the landscape by adding colour

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Cypress Gold

Colour enhanced shredded pine mulch

Appearance

All treat cypress gold mulch is derived from fine textured virgin pinewood from and is dyed red and its colour will last all season long. This is taken from Ontario’s forest industry.

Application

It is applied to a depth of 2”-3” to supress weed and retains soil moisture.

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Red Pine

Colour enhanced shredded pine mulch

Appearance

This type of mulch is a colour-enhanced pine dyed red, which is processed from freshly ground bark. It has a uniform texture and a possessing a fresh pine aroma.

Horticultural Benefits

• Its acidic pH helps in conditioning and freeing up nutrients in basic soil
• It acts as a natural weed barrier, which makes it difficult for airborne seeds to take root
• It helps in holding soil moisture, moderating the effects of dry, hot summer days
• It can be used to complement the landscape by adding colour

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Red Devil

Colour enhanced shredded pine mulch

Appearance

All treat red devil mulch is derived from fine textured virgin pinewood from and is dyed red and its colour will last all season long. This is taken from Ontario’s forest industry.

Application

It is applied to a depth of 2”-3” to supress weed and retains soil moisture.

**Disclaimer:  Please keep in mind that mulch is a natural product and that it may not look exactly like the picture**

Pre-bagged mulch in 2 cubic feet bags. Now your favourite black, dyed brown, red, natural pine and cedar are available in conveniently filled bags for the gardener that is seeking a small amount.