Best method for cleaning out mulch beds after trimming shrubs.

So if you have some annual plants then use grass clippings as mulch, and if you have fruity trees or bushes then use wood mulch. If you want to know how to make compost the right way then check out my recent article How to make compost at home step by step (In 12 Steps).

When this happens it becomes a haven for small animals like voles and shrews and these small animals although cute can be super destructive for your lawn and any plants or crops you have in your yard.

Apr 13, Maybe they aren't as picky as i am though, because I'd be pissed as a homeowner if there were any clippings in my mulch. Anyway, I use painter's drop cloths. The 4'x12" ones from Harbor Freight are ideal because they are long and work well on long runs of hedges and can be wrapped around the base of individual shrubs.