MULCH
FIGURE: 54 | Pine Straw
For landscape beds, mulch promotes sustainable landscaping by helping to keep the roots of each plant moist, shaded, and free of weeds. All planting beds are required to be mulched with a 3” minimum thick layer of approved mulch. Trees located in turf areas are required to have a 3” thick mulched ring around the center of the trunk and outward. Mulch rings around the tree protect the trunk from damage and increase water and oxygen levels to the roots. Mulch will need to be regularly replaced to maintain overall plant health.
FIGURE: 53 | Shredded Hardwood
RESTRICTED MATERIAL ALL Colored Cypress mulches (red/brown/black mulch, etc.) Are strictly prohibited. Chipped or Shredded Rubber Mulch is also prohibited Natural colored pallet mulch (derived from recycled wood pallets) is prohibited. Large pine bark nuggets are prohibited due to floating capabilities and potentially damage to drainage systems. FIGURE: 55 | Tree Ring Example
PINE STRAW Best used for slowing/ mitigating water runoff from steep slopes or swales. Pine Straw adds organic matter back into soil and needs to be replaced more regularly due to breakdown. This is the preferred mulch type for landscape beds. SHREDDED HARDWOOD Made of recycled hardwood m at e r i a l s , t h i s b re a ks down less and tends to not wash out as badly as pine bark nuggets. This is the preferred mulch type for hardscape zones, pathways, and playgrounds. PINE FINES For groundcovers, the use of pine fines is preferred. Pine fines help to establish groundcovers and promote sustainable growth.
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APPROVED MULCH TYPES
Sunbridge Community Standards
Mulch can be used for each lot to create outdoor rooms, designate play areas, indicate drainage zones, and cover planting bed areas. Only mulches derived from regenerative resources should be used. Any substitution from the list of approved mulches must be reviewed by the DRB.
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