What is the best type of mulch to use in the Washington area?
All mulches help conserve moisture, retard weed growth and provide an attractive appearance in the landscape. Simply choose the mulch that you feel looks the best. Merrifield Garden Center’s shredded mulch is our most popular seller, but any of our good quality mulches will do the trick. In some situations there may be practical considerations; for example, mulch chips or nuggets are not ideal for hillsides or slopes for they can spill out of the beds more easily.