Which garden mulch should I choose?

If you want to create a beautiful, practical and low-maintenance garden, mulch is one of the most popular solutions. But which type should you choose – and how much do you actually need? At Maxibag.dk we guide you to choose exactly the right garden mulch for your project. We look at questions such as: What are wood chips? What is bark mulch? How much does mulch cost – and how much will you need? Read on and get answers to everything you need to know before you order.

What are wood chips and what can they be used for?

Wood chips are shredded wood, typically from spruce, larch, Douglas fir or a mix. They have a light colour and a coarse structure, and they are incredibly popular for paths, as a base in chicken runs, under trampolines or in playgrounds. But what else can wood chips be used for in the garden? They are great in shrub and perennial beds, between hedging plants and in areas where you want a rustic and durable solution that also keeps weeds away and reduces the need for watering.

Wood chips are not bark or twigs – they are the solid parts of the tree that have been chipped. This gives them both weight and durability. That is exactly why they are a good choice if you want a solution that lasts several seasons without having to top up every year.

At Maxibag you can choose between different types – including spruce/larch wood chips and Douglas fir wood chips, both of which are particularly suitable for heavy use and give a beautiful, natural look in the garden.

And how much do wood chips cost? At Maxibag you get them delivered in bulk bags at competitive prices – and you avoid the heavy lifting. The price depends on the type of wood and quantity, but you always get high quality at sharp prices.

What is bark mulch and what can it be used for?

Bark mulch is – as the name suggests – chipped bark, typically from conifers. It is darker than wood chips, lighter and breaks down more quickly, which makes it an ideal solution in beds and around plants. So what can bark mulch be used for? It is particularly suitable as ground cover in flower beds, perennials, hedges and around shrubs, where it both adds nutrients to the soil and protects the plant roots.

But what is bark mulch actually compared to wood chips? Where wood chips consist of the hard wood, bark mulch is the outer layer of the tree. This also means that bark mulch turns into natural humus over time, because it breaks down more quickly and thereby improves the soil structure.

How much does bark mulch cost? At Maxibag you will find bark mulch in practical bulk bags, ready for use in the garden – without hassle and at a price that makes it easy to upgrade your planting areas.

How much mulch do you need?

The amount of mulch of course depends on how large an area you need to cover – and how thick a layer you want to lay.

As a rule of thumb: A layer of 8-10 cm is perfect for keeping weeds away. To cover 10 m² at that thickness, you need one bulk bag of approx. 1000 litres (1 m³).

You can easily work it out with this formula:
Length x width x height (in metres) = m³
Then you know exactly how many bulk bags you need – and Maxibag takes care of the rest with delivery right to your garden gate.