A Fairy Garden Entry and Alternative Idea for Traditional Wood Chip Mulch
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As you can see in the above photo of one of my little fairy gardens, there are lots of amazing things you can use for mulch besides chipped wood. I have used seashells, glass, rocks, pebbles, cocoa husks, recycled rubber, crushed bricks, and many other substitutes in garden beds. What do you use as an alternative for traditional chipped wood mulch?
Those are some great ideas, thanks for sharing! It's such a great way to add texture and more color to your beds!!
this is beautiful..i have been toying with buying glass mulch and creating vivid paths…you are getting me to think about it again…
I use nut shell! Almonds, walnuts and brazil nut shells. It looks so pretty all mixed together!
Thanks – so glad you like the idea. Also, NUT SHELLS! Wpw – never thought of it and love the idea!
Shawna
Shawna, I like the idea of using organic mulches so they can break down and add organic matter to the soil. I think polished river rocks make a beautiful statement in Asian-type gardens.
I LOVE polished river rock – great idea!
Shawna
What a great idea.