A mulch layer also can be formed of dried leaves, straw or wood chips from tree work. Mulch has many benefits. It protects the roots of your trees, shrubs, perennials and other plants.

The shredded wood commonly sold as mulch is only one of the different organic materials, including fallen leaves, that can make a protective, nourishing layer over plants’ roots. (Beth Botts/The ...

Janelle, BixbyA. Wood chips are certainly going to be plentiful from processing all of the storm damage waste. Chips make very good mulch for trees and shrubs and also make serviceable garden paths.

Black, brown, red, cypress, hardwood, pine, bark, nuggets, needles, stones – many options of mulch are available to a homeowner or a landscaper today. Such a cornucopia may make it difficult to ...