What Can Be Used As Mulch?
You can use almost any plant material, including:
- Wood chips
- Autumn leaves
- Dry grass clippings
- Wooden stir sticks
- Small branches and twigs
- Straw
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Mulching uses yard material like wood chips and leaves to protect soil, conserve moisture and beautify landscapes.
You can use almost any plant material, including:
Getting started is easy:
Wood chips are available at Ambleside Eco Station in spring, summer and fall. They are made from disease–free trees on City property and make an excellent mulch.
Address: Ambleside Eco Station, 14710 Ellerslie Road SW
Please note: we cannot guarantee availability of wood chips during your visit, as availability varies throughout the season.
Wood chips are self-serve. Please bring your own tools and supplies to load them into your vehicle.
Bring your own:
Mulching builds healthy soil and helps to:
You can mulch anywhere around your property, like around trees, edges of your landscape, plant beds and vegetable gardens.
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