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Shredded Cedar

Among the mulch types we carry at Crystal Landscape Supplies, shredded cedar mulch is one of the most consistently requested, and for good reason. Its interlocking fiber texture, naturally pleasant scent, and above-average durability make it a practical choice for a wide range of residential and commercial applications. Available by the cubic yard, it can be picked up at our Loveland yard or delivered directly to your project site.

What Makes Shredded Cedar Stand Out

Not all mulches perform the same way, and cedar's natural properties set it apart from standard softwood options. The oils in cedar bark provide it with a mild resistance to moisture absorption and decay, which translates into a longer service life before it needs to be refreshed. It also holds its color well compared to undyed hardwoods, fading gradually to a silvery-gray rather than breaking down quickly.

The shredded texture matters too. Unlike chipped or nugget-style mulch, shredded cedar bark knits together as it settles, creating a more stable layer that resists displacement from wind and heavy rain. On slopes, around water features, or in exposed areas where other mulches tend to wash or blow away, that interlocking quality makes a real difference.

Functional Benefits for Beds and Borders

Beyond its durability, shredded cedar delivers the same core performance you need from any quality mulch:

Retains soil moisture, reducing how often beds need watering
Suppresses weed germination by blocking light at the soil surface
Moderates soil temperature, helpful through Colorado's wide seasonal swings
Breaks down slowly, adding organic matter to soil over time.
Mild natural scent that some find helps deter certain insects

Best Applications for Shredded Cedar

Shredded cedar is well-suited to ornamental beds, foundation plantings, tree rings, and any landscape area where appearance and longevity both matter. Its texture and natural tones complement a wide range of plants and hardscape materials, from native perennial gardens to formal shrub borders and flagstone paths.

It's also a strong performer on slopes and around newly planted trees or shrubs, where keeping mulch in place through Colorado's afternoon storm season is a genuine concern. For general coverage, a 2- to 3-inch layer is recommended. Use our calculate how much mulch you need tool before ordering to get an accurate cubic yardage estimate for your area.

Delivery Across Colorado, Wyoming & Nebraska

Crystal Landscape Supplies delivers bulk orders directly to residential, commercial, and rural job sites throughout the region. Our fleet, Volvo trucks, bobcats, and small bucket loaders, handles everything from small partial loads dropped at the curb to full multi-yard deliveries spread across large commercial properties. Split deliveries and curbside drop-offs are available to match your project setup.

We serve communities throughout Northern Colorado, including Loveland, Fort Collins, Greeley, Windsor, and Berthoud, with delivery reach extending into Wyoming and Nebraska. View delivery areas and rates to confirm pricing for your location. When material needs to go beyond a standard dump, be spread into a bed, be placed around a tree, or be distributed across a large space, our bobcat delivery for precise placement handles it efficiently.

Full details on what we deliver and how scheduling works are on our landscape supply delivery services page.

Visit Our Loveland Yard

Want to see the material before you order? Stop by our yard at 6616 N Garfield Ave (Hwy 287), Loveland, CO 80538. We've been serving Northern Colorado for over 20 years and carry one of the largest selections of mulch in the area. Our team is on hand to help you compare options and load your vehicle.

For full directions and store details, visit our Loveland store page.

More Mulch Options at Crystal Landscape

Shredded cedar is one of several types of mulch in our yard. Browse our full mulch selection to compare textures, colors, and applications, or explore all landscape supply products for soils, decorative rock, flagstone, pavers, and more. Call us at (970) 669-3565 or stop by to place your order.