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Like anything, it’s always best to know why you’re doing something before you decide how to do it. Without knowing why you’re mulching, it’s hard to know how to properly mulch.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

Deciding which type is best for your garden depends on what you're applying it to. Lighter varieties such as hay, pea straw and sugarcane mulch work well for veggie gardens .

Like anything, it’s always best to know why you’re doing something before you decide how to do it. Without knowing why you’re mulching, it’s hard to know how to properly mulch.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.

As with hardwood bark mulch, it’s best to find a source that is composted — and if formal composting isn’t an option, an old pile that’s been sitting around a while is still better than fresh.