KGN offers a wide variety of earth products including bark mulch, screened loam, gravel and stone.
We provide the following premium mulch selections:
Hemlock
Pine
Black
Hemlock – Hard to find premium blend from Northern New England. Natural reddish color and scent distinguishes it from other mulches.
Dark Pine – Blend of aged pine and fir that has a rich brown color.
Black – Natural black color, NOT Dyed for that dark rich black look.
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Mulch
Mulch is recommended anytime during the year, however it is most common for mulch to be installed in late spring. Mulch areas should be cleared of all weeds, leaves and grass. A mulch layer of 3 inches is recommended for good effective covering. There are many good reasons to mulch in the spring aside from making your flowerbeds and landscape look great.
Benefits of Mulching
Mulch is recommended anytime during the year, however it is most common for mulch to be installed in the spring. Mulch areas should be cleared of all weeds, leaves and grass. A mulch layer of 3 inches is recommended for good effective covering. There are many good reasons to mulch in the spring aside from making your flowerbeds and landscape look great.
– When applied correctly, mulch has the following beneficial effects on plants and soil:
– Mulches prevent loss of water from the soil by evaporation.
– Mulches reduce the growth of weeds, when the mulch material itself is weed-free and applied deeply enough to prevent weed germination or to smother existing weeds.
– Mulches keep the soil cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, thus maintaining a more even soil temperature.
– Mulches prevent soil splashing, which not only stops erosion, but keeps soil-borne diseases from splashing up onto the plants.
– Organic mulches can improve the soil structure. As the mulch decays, the material becomes topsoil. Decaying mulch also adds nutrients to the soil.
– Mulches prevent crusting of the soil surface, thus improving the absorption and movement of water into the soil.
– Mulches prevent the trunks of trees and shrubs from damage by lawn equipment.
– Mulches help prevent soil compaction.
– Mulches can add to the beauty of the landscape by providing a cover of uniform color and interesting texture to the surface.
– Mulched plants have more roots than plants that are not mulched, because mulched plants will produce additional roots in the mulch that surrounds them.
KGN also provides screened loam, gravel and stone including:
