I haven't even thought to use orchard bark. Thanks for the idea.
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I was able to find this stuff at home depot. It looks basically the same as what Tom's using, but the fact that it's not worries me. Do you guys think this would be safe? Is it possible that this is just a newer/different bag but the same stuff inside?
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053
Nope. If you read further on down in the ad, it tells you its made from Ponderosa pine and fir bark. Pine is a no-no with turtles and tortoises.
franeich said:
Santa Clarita.
I can't tell, but its definitely a different brand and bag.
Bouquet Cyn. I didn't know there was another one over there.
Bouquet Cyn. I didn't know there was another one over there.
I have a 2 month old Sulcata...is this okay for him?
Found the manufacturer site for Tom's brand of mulch.
http://www.gro-well.com/lawnandgarden/list-ground-covers-garden-time.html
Both the pathway bark and the small western decorative are made with both pine and fir, so what's the difference between the two? Dunno, it doesn't really say.
I'm going to guess that the pathway is basically extra-small with even more fines (for better compaction for good footing as a walkway).
That would leave me to believe that if Tom's had no trouble from the pine in the walkway stuff, the small stuff SHOULD be fine for you Peanut.
For those that are wondering "if Pine is evil, why has Tom had no trouble?"
IMHO it has to do with the degraded nature of the mulch. In the pictures Tom's stuff looks at least partially decomposed (A true mulch) and not chopped up fresh (green) pine. The toxins will all tend to be washed away and broken down. SHOULD be harmless.
http://www.gro-well.com/lawnandgarden/list-ground-covers-garden-time.html
Both the pathway bark and the small western decorative are made with both pine and fir, so what's the difference between the two? Dunno, it doesn't really say.
I'm going to guess that the pathway is basically extra-small with even more fines (for better compaction for good footing as a walkway).
That would leave me to believe that if Tom's had no trouble from the pine in the walkway stuff, the small stuff SHOULD be fine for you Peanut.
For those that are wondering "if Pine is evil, why has Tom had no trouble?"
IMHO it has to do with the degraded nature of the mulch. In the pictures Tom's stuff looks at least partially decomposed (A true mulch) and not chopped up fresh (green) pine. The toxins will all tend to be washed away and broken down. SHOULD be harmless.
Balboa said:
Thank you for help & research! I'll see if we have that available in my local Home Depot (whittier, Ca)
Hey everybody,
If anyone can tell me where I can get some of this stuff it would be greatly appreciated! I live in Wichita Kansas Thanks!
Bronson
If anyone can tell me where I can get some of this stuff it would be greatly appreciated! I live in Wichita Kansas Thanks!
Bronson
Bronson said:
I found it at my local Home Depot.
I've checked home depot, lowes, and even the local johnson's garden center I don't know what the deal is.
Sorry to hear that. It might be seasonal or they might have discontinued it. That sort of thing happens all the time in my experience. That's why I bought so many bags of it. Wish I knew how to help.
Great & Cheap, I Bought My Bag Of Bark From petsmart On Sale!
Its A Big Bag For $5.58
Its A Big Bag For $5.58
I would probably just suggest that you go to those stores and look around. Take some pictures of what they have or at least the names and do a little research online. Let us know what you find and we should be able to let you know if it's safe or not.
Well I gave up on that idea! lol Thanks everyone but it seems everything in the world I like they stop making. I picked up a big ol bag of cypress mulch at lowes for $1.98!
Thanks for everyones help!
Bronson
Thanks for everyones help!
Bronson
Bronson said:
That's an awesome deal!
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