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Bark
What is the most popular Bark?
Why is there such a range of color in the bark, even in the same product?
Which one will keep its color the longest?
What is sliverless bark?
Which one is the beauty bark?
How big is a yard and how much does it cover?
How can I keep the cats out of my bark?
If I put out bark, will I get bugs?
Can I use cedar chips or sawdust around my flowers?
Do you have mulch?
Is any of the bark bad for my plants?
What can I put under my child's swing set so they won't get slivers?
What is the most popular Bark?
A: The top three choices by far are (1) Fresh Ground Fir, which
people like for it's texture and color; (2) Dark Bark (fines or
hemlock) to show off the colors of their flowers; (3) Small Fir
Nuggets for its consistency.
Why is there such a range of color in the bark, even in the same product?
A: We grind and screen our own products from raw bark. Color
variations are to be expected depending on the time of year
and the source of the raw material we receive. Some people
like darker colors, and for this reason we will store some of
the barks until they are dark before we sell them.
Which one will keep its color the longest?
A: Whatever color you pick, plan on having the summer with
that color. All bark will darken as it ages and weathers. In
general, the larger the chunks in your choice of bark, the
longer it looks like it did the day you spread it. As your bark
ages, you can also rake the bark to bring more color back to
the top.
What is sliverless bark?
A: Hemlock is called "sliver-less" bark. If you have small
children, sliver-sensitive pets, or are a gloveless gardener
the red or dark hemlock is the one you want.
Which one is the beauty bark?
A: Beauty bark is whichever bark you apply and think is
beautiful. We have a color, consistency, and price to suit everyone.
How big is a yard and how much does it cover?
A: A yard is 27 cubic feet. One yard approximately fills a small
pickup bed, two yards a full-size pickup bed. One yard will
cover a little more than a 10 feet by 10 feet area three inches
deep.
How can I keep the cats out of my bark?
A: You can use the medium nuggets or walk on bark if cats are a
problem. They are awkward to dig and bury in and the cats
will be discouraged from using your prize roses as a cat box
anymore!
If I put out bark, will I get bugs?
A: All bark is naturally bug resistant--its job is to keep bugs out
of the tree. Bark won't attract new bugs, but it won't chase
out the ones you already have, either. Occasionally
carpenter ants will come with the raw bark from a mill. They
will not stay in the bark because there is no food. Dark bark,
which has gotten dark by aging for a time, virtually never
houses ants, they have long since left in search of woodier
pastures.
Can I use cedar chips or sawdust around my flowers?
A: Yes! However, if you do not use a weedblock to separate the
soil and wood, you will need to add a nitrogen rich fertilizer.
When using a raw wood product, particularly the sawdusts
which will break down more quickly, the nitrogen in your soil
will be bound up trying to decompose the wood instead of
feeding your plants.
Do you have mulch?
A: Mulch is anything that you use as a groundcover; bark, rock,
plastic, etc. We sell a variety of bark mulches, bulk products,
weedblock, and decorative rock.
Is any of the bark bad for my plants?
A: No! None of our products are treated in any way. They are
as natural as your plants and won't harm them. Do not pack
bark around the stems of your plants because too much
moisture around the stems can cause rot.
What can I put under my child's swing set so they won't get slivers?
A: We have playground chips that are ¼" to 1" in size and made
with cedar wood; these are just perfect for putting under
children's play sets.. You want to make sure that you
install one inch of material per 1 foot of fall zone. Measure
from the highest point they can fall. Be sure to measure out
at least 6 feet from the ends of slides and swings, too.
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