Mulch
Rosedale offers a varied selection of bagged, natural mulches. Mulching your garden beds protects your soil, helps suppress weed growth, insulates the soil and helps retain soil moisture for healthy plant growth. A layer of two to four inches of mulch is acceptable. For finer mulches like shredded wood, a layer of 2 inches is satisfactory and should not exceed 3 inches. Please Note: We do not sell in bulk.
Natural Cedar Mulch
100% organic Northern cedar, all natural with no dyes.
Available in 3 cf bags
Hemlock Bark Mulch
Connecticut Organics 100% Hemlock Bark Mulch is their highest quality bark mulch. Known for the rich mahogany color created by a 9-month aging process, it is sought after for both residential and commercial properties because of its longevity and color on the landscape. Locally Sourced – Made in Connecticut
Available in 2 cf bags
Pine/Hemlock Mulch
Connecticut Organics Premium Pine/Hemlock Bark Mulch is by high quality aged bark. Its high hemlock content sets it apart from all other bark mulches. It is aged for up to 9-12 months which gives it a dark rich color. 50% Pine, 40% Hemlock, 10% Hardwood – Locally Sourced-Made in Connecticut.
Available in 2 cf bags
Cocoa Hull Mulch
Cocoa hull mulch is both 100% organic and weed free. It has an attractive appearance and sweet fragrance; is light and easy to work with and doesn’t deplete nitrogen. Organic cocoa hull mulch, which contains nitrogen, phosphate, and potash and has a pH of 5.8, adds beneficial nutrients to the soil.
**Dog owners need to beware when using cocoa shell mulch that the shells do contain varying amounts of two compounds that are toxic to dogs: caffeine and theobromine.**
Available in 2 cf bags
Black Cedar Mulch
100% organic Northern cedar, color enhanced black.
Available in 3 cf bags
Red Cedar Mulch
100% organic Northern cedar, color enhanced red.
Available in 3 cf bags
Pine Bark Mulch
All-natural pine bark from the Eastern Shore of Maryland to the Carolina’s. Our Pine Bark Mulch is long lasting, and when it does break down it enriches the soil with organic material. Ideal for use around trees, shrubs and walkways. Pine Bark Mulch helps insulate your soil, retain moisture during the heat of summer and suppress weeds.
Available in 2 cf bags
Pine Bark Mini-Nuggets
Processed in a one-of-a-kind shaker machine, this all-natural pine bark comes from the Eastern Shore of Maryland. With a particle size of up to 2” in diameter, Four Corners Pine Bark Mini-Nuggets is our second longest lasting mulch. Ideal for use around trees, shrubs and walkways. Pine Bark Nuggets help insulate your soil, retain moisture during the heat of summer and suppress weeds.
Available in 2 cf, 3 cf bags
Shredded Straw
Mulch Master Shredded Straw is 100% clean, biodegradable and perfect for the organic gardener or professional landscaper. Multiple uses include gardening and animal bedding. Provides organic weed control, promotes germination and prevents erosion.
Available in 3.5 cf bales.
Soil Conditioners
Soil Conditioners are soil amendments that improve the soil structure by increasing aeration, water holding capacity and nutrients. Rosedale offers a range of bagged soil conditioners including, composts, top soil, garden soil, vermiculite and peat moss. Please Note: We do not sell in bulk.
Frey Soil Conditioner (Pine Fines)
Frey’s Soil Conditioner organic pine bark is screened into a fine consistency perfect for mixing with deficient native soil to enrich and revitalize the soil’s structure and texture. Uses include: Mulch, soil additive, planting trees or shrubs, gardens, new lawns, top dressing for existing lawns.
Available in 2 cf bags
Castine Blend Organic & Natural Raised Bed Mix
An enriched blend of fully cured, locally-sourced compost, peat, biochar, worm castings, dehydrated poultry manure, kelp meal, lobster meal, greensand, lime, and mycorrhizae. Great for growing healthy vegetables, herbs, and flowers.
It is OMRI listed for use in organic gardens. Available in 1cf and 2cf bags.
Fafard Compost Blend
Formulated for organic gardening, this natural and organic amendment contains composted shrimp and seaweed. Excellent for any garden bed or landscape planting, from bedding annuals, perennials, and vegetables, to trees and shrubs.
Available in 1 cf bags
Espoma Mushroom Compost
Mushroom compost for adding organic humus. Improves poor soils and helps grow better plants. Use at time of planting.
Available in 1 cf bags
Espoma Organic Cow Manure
All natural cow manure with aged forest products. Helps to improve poor soils. Mix into soil prior to planting new plants or topdress around established plants.
Available in 1 cf bags
Espoma Land & Sea Compost
Espoma Organic Land & Sea Gourmet Compost is a special blend of the finest ingredients available. It combines peat and humus from the land and crab & lobster shells from the sea to create a high quality finished compost. Used to improve native soils prior to planting.
Available in 1 cf bags
Quoddy Blend Lobster Compost
Coast of Maine Organic Products Quoddy Blend Lobster Compost is made with lobster shells, compost and sphagnum peat moss. It is a dark-brown, complex soil filled with everything your plants need for healthy growth. It drains well and is an ideal soil conditioner for existing beds that need reinvigorating.
It is OMRI listed for use in organic gardens.
Available in 1cf bags.
Fafard Topsoil
This premium topsoil will add much-needed organic matter to any garden soil or landscape planting requiring enrichment. It is also ideal for starting or top-dressing lawns or filling low spots in the landscape or garden.
Available in 1 cf bags.
Black Earth Topsoil
An exceptional organic compost-based top soil, designed for top-dressing and repairing lawns, as well as general purpose use around the garden. Made with a blend of composts and sphagnum peat moss, it will retain moisture in order to facilitate grass seed germination.
It is OMRI listed for use in organic gardens. Available in 1cf bags.
Peat Moss
Peat moss is made up of decomposed organic and is an excellent soil additive for garden soil and potting mix. It helps to improve water retention and soil texture.
Available in 3.8, 3, 2.2 and 1 cf bales. Also available loose in 2 cf, 10 qt and 8 qt bags.
Ultra Outdoor Planting Mix
High in organic matter, this quality planting mix has been formulated for garden and landscape planting. It contains Canadian Sphagnum peat moss and aged softwood bark to add structure and needed organic matter to clay-rich or sandy soils.
Available in 1 cf bags.
Wicked Good Garden Soil
Connecticut Organics Wicked Good Garden Soil is versatile for gardening, plantings, raised beds, and indoor plants. It is locally sourced consisting of a special blend of compost, topsoil, aged softwood bark and aged cow manure. It’s high organic content allows for a continuous feeding throughout a full season. This specially formulated soil provides optimal growth and nutrients. Garden tested and guaranteed.
Available in .75 cf bags.
Happy Frog Soil Conditioner
In every bag of Happy Frog® Soil Conditioner you’ll find finely-screened aged forest products, earthworm castings, and bat guano, not to mention soil microbes to help increase root efficiency and encourage nutrient uptake. We also add humic acids, which may increase the uptake of important micronutrients.
Available in 1.5 cf bags
Soil Acidifier
Turns hydrangeas blue. Lowers the pH of soils for optimum growth of acid-loving plants. Derived from elemental sulfur and gypsum. Great for blueberries. Apply in Spring and every 60 days until desired pH is achieved.
Available in 6 & 30 lb. sizes.
Garden Lime
All natural plant supplement formulated to raise soil pH. Turns hydrangeas pink. Adjusts the pH of excessively acidic soils. Pelletized for easy application.
Available in 6.75 lb. size.
Garden Gypsum
Espoma Garden Gypsum is an all natural mineral that can help loosen clay soils, minimize salt damage to plants, and help promote root growth. Pelletized for easy application. Loosens heavy clay soils. Helps cure turf burns from ice-melters and pets.
Available in 6 and 36 lb. sizes.