Cypress mulch blocks the growth of weeds and other undesired plants and prevents other airborne seeds from germinating in the garden.
The average cost of mulch cypress is between $86 and $88 per cubic metre. The price changes depending on the required quantity and type of cypress mulch. It is primarily available in cubic meters and 60-litre bags (in case required in bulk). Cypress mulch generally comes in two types, explained below.
Also called 'Cadillac', it is reddish-brown in colour and made only from the bark of the cypress tree. It is somewhat costly, and the prices start from $83 per cubic metre.
Standard mulch made from all the parts of the tree including the bark and has a red tan colour. Grade B mulch gives fewer nutrients to the plant than Grade A. It is advisable to use it in landscaping.
Average prices for cypress mulch are listed below.
Size in Queensland | Cost per m³ |
|---|---|
1m³ | $80 |
Size in New South Wales | Cost per m³ |
|---|---|
1m³ | $96 |
60 litre bag | $9 |
Neither cedar nor cypress have decent water retention capabilities. Other mulches have the ability to retain water for a long time.
Cedar is more affordable than cypress mulch. Cypress mulch helps maintain and create a natural habitat for animals and filter unwanted soil pollutants.
Advantages of cypress mulch are listed below.
Cheaper than most related products (if bought in bulk). Shredded cypress mulch is even more affordable.
Provides extra nutrients to the garden soil by decomposing in it. Unlike other organic mulches, it does not change the pH level after decomposing. Adding mulch in bulk will be less beneficial.
Cypress mulch blocks the growth of weeds and other undesired plants and prevents other airborne seeds from germinating in the garden. Also, it's resistant properties keeps reptiles, insects, pest and fungus away from plants.
It's an attractive soil cover (making a good landscape), which stays in place for a long time. Cypress mulch is unlike other mulches that get blown or washed away; hence, it is called no-float mulch.
Cypress mulch prevents frost-heaving and soil defrosting in winters.
Reduces the water evaporation process, allowing the soil to stay moist for an extended time. The garden soil, as a result, remains cool, demanding less water for irrigation.