Mulch color
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Thanks all - and yes @Copper the previous owners have some rock in certain parts and we find it both attractive and functional, so we might expand that a bit too, especially on the sides of the house where the gates and hilly parts are.
wrote on 10 Apr 2022, 14:22 last edited by@89th said in Mulch color:
Thanks all - and yes @Copper the previous owners have some rock in certain parts and we find it both attractive and functional, so we might expand that a bit too, especially on the sides of the house where the gates and hilly parts are.
We're doing brown mulch this year. MS likes the look of black mulch— it’s very crisp and graphic— but it doesn’t age as well. Brown mulch hides organic debris which usually turns brown.
The mulch beds should be cut in with a v-groove 8” wide or so at the grass edge or sidewalk/ driveway for a crisper look and easier maintenance.
Also, make sure the root balls or tree trunks are not covered with mulch — leave 4” or so for tree health.
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wrote on 10 Apr 2022, 17:14 last edited by
Thanks @Ivorythumper
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wrote on 10 Apr 2022, 22:57 last edited by
I always get "bright medium (grind) fir". Which is, I guess, Douglas Fir. Readily available in Oregon. I like the red-orange-ness of it against our green grass.
I also have used some river rock in spots. Easy to keep the weeds picked. Leaves do have a way of snuggling down between rocks but what doesn't get blown out with my leaf blower I burn out with my weed torch.
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wrote on 11 Apr 2022, 01:08 last edited by
Most common bulk mulch and bark around here is reddish brown cedar. Cheapest is a light coloured poplar/birch mix. I have always used the cedar.
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wrote on 1 May 2022, 01:55 last edited by
Fresh mulch. We went with the dark brown.
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wrote on 1 May 2022, 01:57 last edited by
We also added the obligatory trampoline…
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wrote on 1 May 2022, 02:06 last edited by
Well, trampolines are tres chic.
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wrote on 1 May 2022, 02:14 last edited by
Beautiful house and property (and gardens!), IT. Thanks for sharing.
Btw you really should do something about that tree overhanging your back yard.
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Beautiful house and property (and gardens!), IT. Thanks for sharing.
Btw you really should do something about that tree overhanging your back yard.
wrote on 1 May 2022, 02:16 last edited by Ivorythumper 5 Jan 2022, 02:16@89th said in Mulch color:
Beautiful house and property (and gardens!), IT. Thanks for sharing.
Btw you really should do something about that tree overhanging your back yard.
Haha!
Their lawyer is meeting with them this week, and is supposed to get back to our lawyer thereafter.
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wrote on 1 May 2022, 02:31 last edited by
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/uer4wa/he_cut_a_branch_hanging_over_her_yard
Warning, language. I saw this and thought of y’all.
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Beautiful house and property (and gardens!), IT. Thanks for sharing.
Btw you really should do something about that tree overhanging your back yard.
wrote on 1 May 2022, 09:41 last edited by@89th said in Mulch color:
Beautiful house and property (and gardens!), IT. Thanks for sharing.
Btw you really should do something about that tree overhanging your back yard.
+1 regarding your beautiful home and property, IT.
Excellent reference to the tree, 89th!
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https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/uer4wa/he_cut_a_branch_hanging_over_her_yard
Warning, language. I saw this and thought of y’all.
wrote on 1 May 2022, 12:49 last edited by@89th said in Mulch color:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/uer4wa/he_cut_a_branch_hanging_over_her_yard
Warning, language. I saw this and thought of y’all.
dub it into Italian and that would be our neighbor … -
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wrote on 12 May 2022, 18:55 last edited by
Looks very nice. Cypress?
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wrote on 12 May 2022, 18:57 last edited by
Thanks - cedar. Minnesota Northern White Cedar. Love it in our backyard where it can get shady. Adds some light, lasts a long time, and even keeps some insects away. Oh and smells great. For the front yard garden we'll probably go with a more traditional brown hardwood mulch.
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@89th said in Mulch color:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/uer4wa/he_cut_a_branch_hanging_over_her_yard
Warning, language. I saw this and thought of y’all.
dub it into Italian and that would be our neighbor …wrote on 13 May 2022, 01:50 last edited by@Ivorythumper said in Mulch color:
@89th said in Mulch color:
https://www.reddit.com/r/PublicFreakout/comments/uer4wa/he_cut_a_branch_hanging_over_her_yard
Warning, language. I saw this and thought of y’all.
dub it into Italian and that would be our neighbor …Wow. She sounds charming. He husband must be so proud.
