FAQ
What is mulch?
• Mulch is wood that is ground into small pieces
• Most commonly used for landscaping purposes
Do you sell "chips" or sawdust?
• No, only mulches
What kind of mulch do we offer?
• Hardwood mulch (double & triple ground)
• Cedar mulch (Northern Cedar)
Hardwood Mulch VS Cedar Mulch: What’s the difference?
• Cedar mulch is stringy brown bark and tends to very “woody”, giving it a lighter appearance; Hardwood is ground into finer pieces and tends to be darker in appearance
• Cedar is resistant to decay; Hardwood decays much quicker providing nutrients to the soil
What is a cubic yard?
• One cubic yard is 3’ x 3’ x 3’ for a total of 27 cubic feet.
• One cubic yard will fill 4 ½ - 6 cubic foot capacity wheelbarrows.
• One cubic yard is equal to nine 3 cubic foot bags and covers approximately 100 square feet at 3 inches deep.
How much does 1 cubic yard of mulch weigh?
• Hardwood = 1 cubic yard weighs approx. 500 pounds
• Cedar = 1 cubic yard weighs approx. 250 pounds
What does ORGANIC mean?
• Organic simple means that it is all natural. There are no colorants or plywood’s etc. added or ground into our mulch.
Is our mulch certified organic?
• No. There is currently no standard set by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to certify landscape mulch.
What is mulch used for?
• Most commonly used for decorative landscaping purposes
• In addition to its attractive appearance, our mulch helps retain water, prevent weeds, repel insects and control erosion
What is our mulch made from?
• Felled trees from surrounding areas are brought into our mill yard and de-barked; the tree bark and other wood scraps from our sawmill are collected for grinding
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