What is Redwood Bark Groundcover?
Redwood bark groundcover is a type of groundcover that is made from redwood trees. Groundcover is often used in gardening in order to provide a protective layer against weed growth. It also helps the garden soil stay moist and maintain the proper temperature for optimum plant growth. Redwood bark groundcover has a high level of acidity. Therefore, it is even better at keeping weeds away than some other natural forms of groundcover. For the same reason, redwood bark groundcover is particularly beneficial in gardens with acid loving plants such as rhododendrons and blueberries. Unlike softwood groundcover, such as that made from pine trees, redwood bark groundcover clings together. Consequently, it will not wash away during a heavy rainstorm. It is also ideal for use on slopes and hillsides, because it clings together in such a way that it is almost like a mat and will not wash away. The fact that redwood bark groundcover clings together to form a mat also makes it exceptional at retaini
