The best option for mulching your landscape will depend on your preferences, budget, availability, plants, and more. But, generally, using organic mulch made from wood chips or bark will be the best choice. Very popular here in the south, pine needles or pine “straw”is lightweight and natural looking. Pine needles are naturally acidic as they break down, making them excellent for mulching around plants that prefer acidic soils.

With warm season grasses like St. Augustine and Bermuda commonly found among SC turfs, mowing in weekly intervals should be the way to go. Going bi-weekly with such grass types might make you end up with a brown and uneven growth taking away from the curb appeal.

Most mulches will eventually break down & add nutrients to your soil. These are ideal for most places around a house, especially where you plan to dig, transplant or divide plants. Pebbles, stone & rock are great for drainage & dry creek beds. Consider rock where your downspouts end or in low-lying areas.