{"id":8201,"date":"2024-04-29T08:00:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-29T12:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/?p=8201"},"modified":"2024-04-29T16:27:34","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T20:27:34","slug":"mulch-appreciated","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.christensensplantcenter.com\/news\/mulch-appreciated\/","title":{"rendered":"Mulch Appreciated!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spring is upon us and we are selling through our mulch at a mind-boggling pace. Hardwood mulch is incredibly popular with homeowners and contractors alike, but have you considered that there is an alternative? What if I told you that this aesthetically pleasing alternative not only suppresses weeds and smells good, it even inhibits several common pests?<\/p>\n

Cedar mulch is all of these things!<\/p>\n

Mulch, in general, helps the soil retain moisture by preventing rapid evaporation. It acts as a protective layer, keeping the soil temperature stable, and providing insulation for plant roots.<\/p>\n

\"Cedar<\/span><\/p>\n

The reddish-brown color of cedar mulch adds visual appeal to garden beds, walkways, and around trees. It complements shrubs and ornamental plants beautifully and can create inspiring contrast to accents on a home or commercial building.<\/p>\n

Property owners and maintenance crews may find the battle with persistent weeds is much easier to win with cedar mulch, homeowners may enjoy a landscape that is easier to manage and maintain.<\/p>\n

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Cedar mulch decomposes slower than hardwood mulch. This longevity translates to cost savings for homeowners. They won\u2019t need to replace it annually, making it a more sustainable and budget-friendly option.<\/p>\n

Cedar mulch is like a natural bug barrier for your garden. The secret lies in the aromatic compounds found in the wood, including cedrol, thujaplicin, and thujone. These compounds have pest-repelling properties, making cedar mulch an effective deterrent against insects such as roaches, moths, ants, and termites.<\/p>\n

These compounds have been tested for efficacy against gnats<\/a> and are even available extracted as a pesticidal spray for indoor plants.<\/p>\n

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The next time you\u2019re discussing mulch options with your clients, consider emphasizing the cedar advantage!<\/p>\n

Looking for even better weed control? Try putting Treflan granular pre-emergent down before the mulch<\/em>.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span>\"Matt<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Spring is upon us and we are selling through our mulch at a mind-boggling pace. Hardwood mulch is incredibly popular with homeowners and contractors alike, but have you considered that there is an alternative? What if I told you that this aesthetically pleasing alternative not only suppresses weeds and smells good, it even inhibits several […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":8209,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"

Spring is upon us and we are selling through our mulch at a mind-boggling pace. Hardwood mulch is incredibly popular with homeowners and contractors alike, but have you considered that there is an alternative? What if I told you that this aesthetically pleasing alternative not only suppresses weeds and smells good, it even inhibits several common pests?<\/p>

Cedar mulch is all of these things!<\/p>

Mulch, in general, helps the soil retain moisture by preventing rapid evaporation. It acts as a protective layer, keeping the soil temperature stable, and providing insulation for plant roots.<\/p><\/div>

\"Cedar<\/span><\/div>

The reddish-brown color of cedar mulch adds visual appeal to garden beds, walkways, and around trees. It complements shrubs and ornamental plants beautifully and can create inspiring contrast to accents on a home or commercial building.<\/p>

Property owners and maintenance crews may find the battle with persistent weeds is much easier to win with cedar mulch, homeowners may enjoy a landscape that is easier to manage and maintain.<\/p><\/div>

\"\"<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Cedar mulch decomposes slower than hardwood mulch. This longevity translates to cost savings for homeowners. They won\u2019t need to replace it annually, making it a more sustainable and budget-friendly option.<\/p>

Cedar mulch is like a natural bug barrier for your garden. The secret lies in the aromatic compounds found in the wood, including cedrol, thujaplicin, and thujone. These compounds have pest-repelling properties, making cedar mulch an effective deterrent against insects such as roaches, moths, ants, and termites.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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These compounds have been tested for efficacy against gnats<\/a> and are even available extracted as a pesticidal spray for indoor plants.<\/p><\/div>

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The next time you\u2019re discussing mulch options with your clients, consider emphasizing the cedar advantage!<\/p>

Looking for even better weed control? Try putting Treflan granular pre-emergent down before the mulch<\/em>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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