Benefits of Using Barkdust
for Your Yard
Barkdust is great for enhancing your garden, backyard, potted plants, or an entire landscaping project. From improving your property’s soil to preserving your plants in the winter, bark dust is a great material for whatever outdoor project you have in mind!
What Is Barkdust?
Barkdust is made from shredded or ground tree bark, offering both aesthetic and functional benefits for landscaping. At Schlegel Barkdust, we primarily carry Douglas Fir and Hemlock barkdust. Each type has unique properties: Hemlock is excellent for repelling pests and improving soil health, while Douglas Fir excels at retaining moisture and suppressing weed growth. No matter your choice, our barkdust is a natural material, sustainably sourced from our Oregon trees, providing a beautiful and eco-friendly solution for your landscape.
The Benefits of Barkdust
Regulates Erosion
Portland, Hillsboro, and the entire area of Northwest Oregon are renowned for their seemingly endless rainy days. This often leads to soil erosion, especially on slopes, as the water from the rain loosens the integrity of the ground. A way to combat any form of soil erosion is to place barkdust on susceptible areas.
Barkdust can retain and absorb rainwater and slow down any running water that might cause erosion. This will keep your top-soil untouched, allowing your yard or garden to absorb water naturally over time.
Controls Temperature
Barkdust acts as a natural insulator, helping regulate soil temperature throughout the year. In the summer, it keeps soil cooler to prevent plants from overheating, while in winter, it provides warmth to protect against freezing. This temperature control is essential for keeping plants healthy and thriving year-round.
Beyond temperature regulation, barkdust, as mentioned earlier, also excels at water retention. Reducing evaporation by up to 50% helps the soil stay moist even during dry summer months, ensuring your plants get the hydration they need. With its ability to control temperature and retain moisture, barkdust plays a key role in maintaining healthy, nutrient-rich soil for gardens and landscapes.
Environmentally Friendly
At Schlegel Barkdust, our barkdust is sustainably sourced from the byproducts of a variety of timber companies in Oregon. So, all of the tree waste that would otherwise be used gets repurposed into bark dust for you to use to enhance your yards!
Barkdust is also safe for animals and insects, promoting a healthy ecosystem no matter how you use it.
Visit Schlegel Barkdust for Quality Barkdust
When it comes to landscaping, quality matters, and that’s exactly what you’ll find at Schlegel Barkdust. We offer a variety of premium barkdust, to enhance your garden’s beauty, improve soil health, or control weeds. Our barkdust is the natural, eco-friendly solution you need. Visit Schlegel Barkdust for top-notch products and expert advice to help you create the perfect outdoor space. Call us at 503-648-5849 or visit us today!