The rest should be unrecognizable, essentially compost. Hardwood Bark: This is another product that absolutely must be composted before use as a mulch. Freshly ground hardwood bark frequently forms a ...

Bark mulch is great underneath trees and in landscape ... You may also be able to get fresh hardwood chips from your local utility or a local arborist — giving you a longer-lasting product ...

If your landscape is in a windy exposed area, try using shredded hardwood mulch. The ragged edges of this mulch type knit together in time and hold in place better than bark or hardwood chips.

Bark damage: Mulch piled high against the bark of trees and shrubs can ... particularly when using organic mulches such as shredded hardwood. If adding new mulch to existing mulch will exceed a total ...