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

Wood chips
7%
Compost
50%
Pine needles
3%
Manure
6%
Cocoa hull mulch
3%
Straw/Grass Clippings
6%
Landscape fabric
1%
There is no best option
19%
Not sure
3%
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Question: What type of mulch is best for vegetable and herb gardens?
Top Answer (50% of 66 votes): Compost.

Answer: Compost
Explanation: There are really a lot of good options, but compost will offer the most nutrients. Grass clippings work great as well.
LRM Lawn Service
Answer: Compost
Explanation: Depends on soil contents
Zacks lawn care
Answer: Compost
Explanation: Compost adds nutrients and helps retain moisture. Just be sure it's well-aged to prevent nutrient imbalances.
The Great Landscape Llc
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Answer: Cocoa hull mulch
Explanation: Stay away from dye wood chip ls or rubber. Chemicals are it them.
LLEWELYN LANDSCAPING AND DESIGN, llc
Answer: Straw/Grass Clippings
Explanation: Makes the best choice
Rosas lawn service
Answer: Not sure
Explanation: each owner has different tastes
Top Garden services
ProMatcher
Answer: Landscape fabric
Explanation: Helps keep from weeds growing
Martin lawn care
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
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Answer: There is no best option
Explanation: You cant answer this question that is the plant some plants and vegetable require different things.
B- Sharp Property Maintenance
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
ProMatcher
Answer: Straw/Grass Clippings
Explanation: Grass clippings work well, but pine needles work well for plants that like acidic soil.
DB Tractor Works
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
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Answer: There is no best option
Explanation: There is no one best option above. For a vegetable garden organic material is by far the best.
DG Lawnscaping
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
ProMatcher
Answer: There is no best option
Explanation: A soil sample would be needed to determine the best mulch.
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