As you can see, the actual uses of cedar mulch are restricted.

May 29, One of the best mulches for roses is bark. Whether it is cedar, pine, hemlock, etc., bark mulch allows for air and water penetration, but stops weeds from growing. Roses are moisture sensitive so mulch is especially helpful in retaining soil moisture. Sep 07, I'm not getting second blooms on these roses and I can't figure out why. I suspect that I may have erred in putting cedar mulch around them to keep them moist. The other thing is that when I ran out of rain barrel water (four rain barrels and they're nearly all empty) and had to use the water from the tap that has been softened.

Because it is has very specific characteristics, it is unsuitable for many jobs, including if you wish to invite butterflies and bees into your garden or land or if your aim is to regenerative the soil.

Jun 06, Yes, because cedar mulch is as common in flower beds and pots as it is particular. It is, in fact, a bit “special”. Cedar mulch is made from clippings and shavings of the bark of cedar trees. It is used to cover the ground but it cannot be used at all treedelimbing.bars: 4.

Placing the wood chips on a layer of compost prevents them from leaching nitrogen from the soil as they break down.

Oct 30, Using a 2- to 3-inch layer of mulch around roses keeps the soil moist and hinders weed growth. Compost, wood chips and clean yard waste work equally well.