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What type of mulch is best for vegetable and herb gardens?

Wood chips
8%
Compost
49%
Pine needles
1%
Manure
7%
Cocoa hull mulch
1%
Straw/Grass Clippings
5%
Landscape fabric
1%
There is no best option
21%
Not sure
3%
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Question: What type of mulch is best for vegetable and herb gardens?
Top Answer (49% of 57 votes): Compost.

Answer: Straw/Grass Clippings
Explanation: Makes the best choice
Rosas lawn service
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: each owner has different tastes
Top Garden services
Answer: Compost
Explanation: Compost is best for gardens.
Special T Lawncare
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Answer: Compost
Explanation: It's one of the best soil amendments that you can use
Midwest four seasons landscaping
Answer: Manure
Explanation: I like to use a manure bottom layer for nutrients, with black fabric layer for weeds, and a layer of mulch/topsoil mix on top for the pretty look.
3Bs landscaping & Fencing
Answer: Compost
Explanation:  Compost. Compost is perfect for vegetable gardeners because it both improves soil quality and structure and keeps roots safe and insulated. It's a nutrient-rich mixture of decomposing organic matter, from table scraps to grass clippings, 
C&R Landscaping
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Answer: There is no best option
Explanation: You can use multiple types; Bark Mulch, straw, grass clippings, compost.. your preference.
S&M Landscaping
Answer: There is no best option
Explanation: Some work better than others. I prefer Chopped or shredded leaves, Straw and Compost.
Green Top Lawn Care
Answer: Compost
Explanation: Compost serves as a natural fertilizer without harmful chemicals.
Larry Pierce Lawn/Landscaping
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Answer: Compost
Explanation: Compost would work best because it would help the vegetables grow
Roop's Lawn Services, LLC
Answer: Cocoa hull mulch
Explanation: Cocoa hull mulch helps water move through the soil allowing for plant roots to absorb water while allowing room for roots to breathe and move by not allowing soil to compact.
Clean Up LLC - Landscaping & Lawn Care Service
Answer: Compost
Explanation: Compost is already broken down its lighter. Also breaks down faster.
Rick and Rondas Landscapes
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Answer: Compost
Explanation: Feeds the soil, thus helps the plants.
Englert Landscaping Services, LLC
Answer: There is no best option
Explanation: Depends on preparation and geographic location
Pioneer Seasonal Services
Answer: Pine needles
Explanation: A 2- to 4-inch-thick layer of straw, pine straw, untreated grass clippings, or shredded dried leaves is best.
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