jwr0201
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I'm in commercial landscape and have access to several types of mulch substrates. I assume that the more natural and unprocessed, the better. No dyes, fertilizer, milorganite, etc.
Cypress mulch has been discussed and approved here quite a bit. How about other types of mulch, such as Eucalyptus, Pine Bark, Redwood, Melaleuca, and recycled Floramulch (a hardwood mix of everything)? Are there types of wood & wood products to avoid for use around tortoises?
Mulch seems iike a great way to go, as it lasts for months, is not dusty and is really inexpensive. As for an underlay substrate under the mulch - would something like a rich soil compost mix with sand be good? Also, sphagnum moss in areas between mulch and base layer - ? BTW - this is west central FL.
Cypress mulch has been discussed and approved here quite a bit. How about other types of mulch, such as Eucalyptus, Pine Bark, Redwood, Melaleuca, and recycled Floramulch (a hardwood mix of everything)? Are there types of wood & wood products to avoid for use around tortoises?
Mulch seems iike a great way to go, as it lasts for months, is not dusty and is really inexpensive. As for an underlay substrate under the mulch - would something like a rich soil compost mix with sand be good? Also, sphagnum moss in areas between mulch and base layer - ? BTW - this is west central FL.