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The Mulch Center  21457 Milwaukee Avenue  Deerfield IL 60015  Phone: 847-459-7200  Fax: 847-229-0219
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Here at The Mulch Center we offer a wide variety of mulch, all with very unique purposes. Below are the varieties we currently carryCheck out our 2009 product list! and a brief description of their best use.

We also provide a dumping service for brush, logs, and/or stumps, broken concrete, and dirt/clay mix, however we do not take leaves or grass.

Mulch Varieties We Currently Carry

Premium Mulch / Triple Ground
Dark, rich brown color. Protects plants. Conserves moisture. Our best seller.
Classic Mulch / Double Ground
Lighter brown. Breaks down slowly. Our most economical mulch.
Shredded Aged Mulch
Darkest in color. Shredded texture. The mulch of choice for most quality landscapes.
Fine Grind / Nature's Blend
Spreads evenly. Just the right particle size. Closest to the bed of a forest floor.
Southern Hardwood Bark Mulch
Our best mulch. Resists fading. Long lasting. Great product to highlight new plantings.
Bark Mix
A uniform mixture of our southern bark and fine grind.
Western Red Cedar
Auburn color. Very aromatic. Acts as a natural insect repellent.
Cedar Grind
Light golden blond color. Finely shredded. Acts as a natural insect repellent.
Decorative Dyed Mulch (red)
Retains its color. Resists fading. Primarily used in commercial applications.
Jobsite Woodchips
Fresh material. Used to prevent compaction around mature trees at construction sites. Also for nature paths, "healing in" nursery stock and dog runs.
Certified Playground Mulch (ASTM)
(ASTM - American Society of Testing Materials) — A kid's carpet! Soft and safe.
Leaf Mulch
Just like the floor of a forest! Great for gardens! Improves soil structure. Stimulates beneficial soil fungi.
Screened Topsoil
Just plain, good black dirt!
Planting Bed Mix
A balanced mixture of organics used to heighten development for new plantings.
Screened Compost
Adds nutrients to the soil. Improves pH. Loosens clay soils.
Enhanced Mushroom Compost
Nature's helper and conditioner. Ideal for new plantings.
 
Aggregates
Grade 6 CA11 Gravel
Grade 9 CA6 Gravel
Torpedo Sand
Mason Sand
Limestone Screening
Screened Concrete
Pea Gravel
River Rock

Incoming Materials
Wood Chips
Brush
Logs
Dirt/Clay Mix
Broken Concrete


Special!  20% off of Premium, Classic & Shredded Aged Mulch!


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Example of mulch application