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is an excellent mulch choice for garden beds, especially vegetable gardens.
Using shredded or dried leaves as mulch is a great way to add nutrients to your garden beds.
Chemical-free, fresh-cut grass is a nitrogen-rich mulch, especially beneficial for leafy greens in your garden beds.
Bark or wood mulch is a durable option that works well in garden beds.
For a longer-lasting mulch option, stones and gravel are excellent for weed suppression in garden pathways or decorative areas around your beds.
Garden fabrics, burlap, or even large coffee bean bags can act as effective weed barriers in garden beds.