Making Landscape Mulch
How Is Mulch Made at Renewed Outdoors?
Mulch, often made from organic materials, offers numerous benefits for landscaping and gardening. It helps reduce soil moisture evaporation, suppresses weeds, insulates soil from temperature fluctuations, reduces soil erosion and compaction, and gradually decomposes, adding valuable organic matter to the soil. Additionally, mulch enhances the visual appeal of landscapes.
What Is Mulch?
Mulch primarily consists of organic materials and comes in various forms. Common types of mulch include tree bark, wood chips, pine straw, moss, grass clippings, and leaves. Other materials like newspaper, manure, and compost are also used.
At Renewed Outdoors, we primarily use tree bark and wood chips, recycling tree debris that would otherwise end up in landfills or burn piles.
How Are Different Types of Mulch Made?
When selecting mulch for your landscaping needs, consider the source and preparation of each type. Here are some common mulch options and how they are made:
Leaf Mulch: Easily made by raking leaves and chopping them with a mower. Leaf mulch adds nutrients to gardens and landscapes.
Bark Mulch: Created by scraping bark off fallen or cut trees, typically from pine trees, offering an attractive landscaping option.
Wood Chips: Produced by chipping recycled tree debris. Renewed Outdoors offers cypress and pine wood chips, which can be dyed for added aesthetic value.
Compost: Made by allowing organic material to decompose over time, resulting in a nutrient-rich by-product for garden beds.
Each mulch type has its pros and cons regarding aesthetics and nutrient addition. Compost and leaf mulch are highly nutritious but may not be the most visually appealing. Additionally, certain leaves (e.g., walnut and eucalyptus) can inhibit plant growth.
Where Does Renewed Outdoors Get Its Mulch?
Renewed Outdoors recycles wood mulch through an extensive process involving a log grinder, screening equipment, and a colorizing trommel. This equipment ensures that the mulch is processed efficiently and meets high-quality standards. The mulch is then naturally aged to develop rich, natural coloring, enhancing its appearance and effectiveness in landscapes.
The debris used in our mulch production is collected from various sources, including storm damage, land clearing operations, and residential tree trimming or removal. This recycling process transforms the debris into a beneficial landscaping product, giving it a second life as nutrient-rich mulch rather than contributing to landfill waste or being burned.
Additionally, Renewed Outdoors manufactures and sells certified IPEMA playground mulch, specifically designed for regional schools and daycare center playgrounds. Our playground mulch meets rigorous safety standards, providing a safe and durable surface for children’s play areas.
Recycle Your Yard Waste with Renewed Outdoors
We invite the public to recycle their yard waste with Renewed Outdoors. Bring your yard waste to our Perrysburg SOUTH location at 23691 N. Dixie HWY, Perrysburg, OH 43551. By recycling your yard waste, you contribute to the production of high-quality mulch and help reduce landfill waste. For more information, visit our yard waste recycling page for a complete list of accepted waste and our Perrysburg SOUTH location page.
If you’re planning a landscaping project, consider our recycled, natural wood mulches available in bulk. Order online or contact us to get started.
Bulk or Bagged Mulch Option
Renewed Outdoors offers you bulk or bagged mulch options as well as the convenience of delivery or, we can help you load it up if you want to save on the delivery fee.