True or False? Cypress mulch is an environmentally friendly, rot and insect-resistant good choice for your garden. The answer is FALSE.
Many people think that cypress mulch is a by-product of tree milling operations in Louisiana, Alabama, and the other Gulf states. This, too, is false. The mulch industry is clear cutting thousands of acres of bald cypress trees just to chip, bag, and send off as mulch to your local gardening center. So what?
According to a study commissioned by the Louisiana Governor in 2004 to assess the state's coastal forests, these cut trees may be gone forever. Read more.
Check out our Green Pages for information on money saving tips that help the environment. Once there, click on the Green Forum.
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