| | Original Mulch BlockTM Premium Grade Coir Mulch | Traditional Wood-Based Mulch Products |
| Composition |
- 100% natural, organic and biodegradable
- Made of coir (coconut husk fiber and chips
- Lasts longer due to presence of lignin, a natural polymer resistant to decay
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- Often made from recycled wood waste that may be contaminated with nails and chemicals
- Often contains chemical dyes for color
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| Color |
- Retains its color longer and many chips turn from auburn to brown
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- Often fades to washed-out gray color during first season
- May contain artificial or chemical dyes
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| Water Retention
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- Retains more water and evaporates more slowly
- Trials showed 60% less moisture fluctuation*
- Trials showed 40% less temperature fluctuation*
- Wets and re-wets faster
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| Packaging
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- Compressed block form is lighter, easier to carry, and fits more easily into shopping carts and vehicles
- Does not spill out of bag and create a mess
- Stores easily and does not form mildew
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- Loose packed in bags that are heavier and take up more space
- Bags are prone to puncture and spillage
- Can form mildew during storage due to moisture content
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| Air Porosity
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- Higher air porosity for better aeration
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| Environment |
- Renewable resource that is by-product of the coconut
- Coco peat is proven alternative to peat moss extracted from environmentally sensitive swamp areas
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- Usually made from timber by-products and may contribute to deforestation
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