Cypress mulch is often cheaper than hardwood mulch.
However, cypress mulch is not the most environmentally friendly mulch.
Consider the pros and cons of using cypress mulch in your garden before you make a decision.
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What Is Cypress Mulch?
Both cypress species aredeciduous conifersand native to North America.
Originally, cypress mulch, which comes mainly from Florida and Louisiana, was a by-product of lumbering.
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The properties of cypress mulch that prevent it from floating can also have negative effects in your garden.
Excessive clearing has destroyed wetlands and with them ecosystems and wildlife.
Insect-repellant properties?
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Younger trees do not have the same properties.
Alternatives to Cypress Mulch
There are plenty of other sustainable alternatives to cypress mulch.
Just like cypress mulch, it comes from trees in South and Central Florida.
Eucalyptus is grown specifically for mulch, and the trees grow much quicker than cypresses.
Key Takeaways
Choosing and Installing Mulches.University of Florida IFAS Gardening Solutions.
Must-knows about mulch.Louisiana State University College of Agriculture.
Myths About Cypress Mulch.Sierra Club.
