West Michigan Sawmill – Bark & Mulch

Bark & Mulch

Double Ground Hardwood Bark

Natural

$18/ Yard

Dark Brown and Black

$28/YD

Hardwood Chip Mulch

Natural Wood Chips

$15/YD

Bark & Mulch

Bark (bärk) - The tough outer covering of the woody stems and roots of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants. It includes all tissues outside the vascular cambium.

Hardwood tree bark is removed from logs prior to being sawn. During the removal process the bark is ground and shredded. To ensure consistency our bark is then sent through a grinder thus called "double ground bark". Bark mulch is available natural light brown or color enhanced with dyes either in dark or light brown.

Mulch - (muhlch) a protective covering spread or left on the ground to reduce evaporation, maintain even soil temperature, prevent erosion, control weeds and enrich the soil.

During the sawing process hardwood lumber edgings and slab wood is processed through a wood chipper. Wood chips are purchased natural for use as mulch or playground material. At WMS Chips are also reground and color enhanced in red, dark brown and black.

Mulch in the form of wood chips or bark are good for reducing weed growth, retaining moisture for plants and enhance the visual appeal of the landscape. Generally bark decomposes faster than wood chips. Both natural and color enhanced products are safe for plants and do not promote insects.