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Mulch It!
Explore our extensive mulch selection at Cowboy Trucking Inc. Perfect for any landscaping project in Houston, our mulch options will set the stage for healthy growth and give your project a special 'look'. From commercial to residential projects, we have the perfect mulch for you. We can offer helpful advice and deliver directly to you.
Black Hardwood
This is one of our premium black mulches, made from oak tree bark and natural charcoal. Cowboy Trucking was among the first to pioneer the use of oak bark as a top-dress mulch back in the mid-1980s, and over the years we have developed several refined blends—including our Black Hardwood Bark Mulch.
To create this product, we take our premium oak bark mulch and blend it with wood charcoal before grinding it. This process allows the charcoal to infuse into the natural tannins and oils in the bark, producing a rich black color through both oxidation and surface pigmentation. The result is a deep, natural black mulch that holds its color far longer than dyed wood products.
Like our traditional hardwood bark mulch, this blend retains its signature interlocking, fibrous texture, helping it stay in place even during heavy rain. The added charcoal also contributes trace minerals and nutrients, enhancing soil health while keeping your landscape looking bold and clean throughout the year.
Black Pine
This mulch is made from pine tree bark and aged to a deep brown, nearly black color, making it ideal for well-bordered flower beds. It is commonly used as a growing medium or as a component in planting blends due to the bark’s unique wafer-like structure, which provides excellent aeration, moisture retention, and root support.
Black Dyed
Achieve a modern and uniform look with our black dyed mulch. Its long-lasting color and effective weed control make it a popular choice for Houston gardens.
Red Dyed
Add a vibrant touch to your landscaping with our red dyed mulch. This mulch not only enhances the aesthetic appeal but also aids in moisture retention and weed prevention.
Red Pine
This mulch is made exclusively from pine tree bark and is typically harvested while fresh and red, giving it a naturally slightly acidic pH. It is ideal for well-bordered flower beds and is especially well-suited for the Houston climate. The pine bark’s unique chip structure creates natural air pockets that allow oxygen to reach the root zone, helping reduce excess moisture and minimize fungal growth common in the humid Gulf Coast region.
Pine Deco
We blend fresh red pine bark with an economical shredded native mulch to create a unique, two-material blend. This combination delivers the natural texture and performance of shredded native mulch along with the rich color and visual appeal of red pine bark.
Deco-Hardwood
Deco Hardwood Mulch™ is made from locally recycled native tree materials and provides a clean, eco-friendly solution for a wide range of landscaping needs. It is ideal for top dressing, erosion control, and large-scale applications such as parks and commercial properties.
This mulch is double-ground and aged for quality and consistency, with pieces ranging from fine particles to about 2 inches. It starts light brown and naturally deepens to a rich, dark brown over time. Sold as a cost-effective, commercial-grade product, it offers excellent coverage and long-term value.
Premium Hardwood
This is our Original Hardwood Bark Mulch—our flagship and highest-quality mulch. Made exclusively from oak tree bark, it contains little to no wood and no fillers or byproducts, making it a truly premium product that is often imitated but never matched.
We manufacture this mulch in-house and screen it through a 1.5-inch process to ensure a uniform, consistent texture. Its natural fibrous structure creates a highly stable ground cover that resists displacement while retaining its color, even in the harsh Gulf Coast climate. When freshly processed, the mulch has a warm orange to light brown tone, which naturally deepens into a rich, dark brown as it ages.
This mulch is an excellent choice for elevated, sloped, or unbordered beds, as it holds its shape and integrity better than any other mulch on the market—delivering long-lasting beauty and performance.
Cedar
As the name suggests, this mulch is made from 100% cedar wood and is coarsely ground to create a rustic, natural appearance. It is commonly used in large landscape areas, walkways, and pathways, and it also works well as a drying surface for outdoor events. The pleasant cedar aroma makes it a popular choice for large gatherings, while the natural properties of cedar help repel insects.
Kiddie Cushion
Kiddie Cushion, also known as playground safety material, is a soft, fibrous surface commonly used in public and private playgrounds. Made from recycled pine chips milled down to a 1-inch-minus wafer, this material creates a cushioned surface that naturally mats together, allowing wheelchairs to roll across it with ease.
This accessibility is required under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for public playgrounds, ensuring safe and inclusive play areas for all children. The material we stock is independently tested and certified each year to meet safety standards and to ensure it is free from metal, adhesives, and foreign contaminants.
Kiddie Cushion is typically installed at a depth of 6 to 8 inches and, with proper maintenance, can last up to two years while continuing to provide impact protection and accessibility.
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