Insect Control

• Cedar mulch is often recommended as an alternative to harsh chemical insecticides.
  
  Many hardwoods shelter insects like crickets, roaches and termites. Cedar,due to the strong scent of its oil, helps to repel insects.
  
  

Access

• Several varieties of cedar trees grow well throughout the United States, creating easy access to cedar mulch in most regions. Other types of hardwood, such as cypress, which is found primarily in Southern swamps, are not as available. This availability translates to resource conservation due to reduced transportation of product.
  
  

Longevity

• Cedar comes in second only to cypress in terms of soil cover longevity. The chemical makeup of the bark of both these woods make them more resistant to decay, increasing the time between re-mulching.
  
  

Cost

• Less transportation due to ready access lowers cost and this affects consumer pricing. Although cedar may be more expensive than some types of mixed-wood mulches, the product's longevity and insect-repelling qualities will result in overall cost savings.
  
  

Form

• Cedar mulch usually comes in the form of bark as opposed to large hardwood large nuggets or chips. Bark mulches are typically smaller fragments that tend to interlock each other and stay down, better than large-form nuggets or chips.