Organic mulch vs. inorganic mulch By SUSANNE VON ROSENBERG, U. C. Master Gardener Jul 24, 2010 0 ...

Mulch comes in many shapes and forms and can be used in a variety of ways in your yard and garden. Here are some of the best ways to utilize it.

Mulch is something that is applied to the soil surface. It can be organic (pine straw, bark, leaves) or inorganic (black plastic, landscape fabric, synthetic pine straw, gravel, rubber mulch).

Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with herbicides or pesticides. Choosing a type of mulch depends on your garden's growing conditions, seasonality ...

Inorganic mulch is often used by landscapers and the most common materials are blue metal, river stone or pebbles. These will also work as weed suppressants but, as with organic mulch, weeds will ...

Mulch helps create a uniform look, regulates moisture and temperature levels, and prevents weed growth. Organic mulch comes from natural sources, while inorganic mulch is dyed or treated with ...

Using organic mulch in landscape beds, around trees and in vegetable gardens helps retain moisture, deter weeds and moderate soil temperature. In these long, dry summer days, keeping moisture in ...

Apply organic mulches about 2 inches thick for best weed control in flower and vegetable beds. Around newly planted bedding or vegetable transplants, you may need to pull the mulch back slightly ...