| Made from cypress trees grown in the swamp lands of Florida and southern Georgia. There are two basic types sold on the market today, Grade “A” All Bark and a “B+” grade, we call “Premium Cypress”. Both are very different from each other, however each can compact and should occasionally be cultivated.
Grade “A” All Bark Cypress is just the bark from cypress trees. It is the “Cadillac” of mulches. It has a stringy texture which is great for sloped areas, it has a reddish brown color and looks great in any landscape. By nature it is resistant to decay, repels insects and maintains its appearance for a long time. |
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Occasionally turning and fluffing by hand will give it a newly applied appearance. It is more expensive but lasts a great deal longer because of its resistance to decay, therefore less is needed to re-apply year after year.
Premium Cypress is the whole tree shredded, bark and all. This is the most popular type of cypress mulch. It has a reddish tan color with a woody appearance. Its light color will brighten a heavily shaded landscape and it does well in damp areas. It is also resistant to decay and repels insects. It doesn’t offer any nutritional value, its primary benefits are for decorative use, retarding weed growth, insulating the soil and holding moisture. |