Gorilla Hair Cedar Mulch

Gorilla Hair Cedar Mulch for Slopes and Landscape Beds

Gorilla Hair Cedar Mulch is a finely shredded, fibrous cedar bark with a soft and stringy texture. The interlocking fibers resemble coarse hair, which gives the product its familiar name.

Because this is a shredded natural product, individual strand lengths and particle sizes vary. Its texture is more important than a specific screened size. The fibers overlap, mat together and help the mulch resist movement after installation.

Why Choose Gorilla Hair Mulch?

Gorilla Hair is especially useful in areas where loose bark nuggets may slide, roll or blow out of place. Its lighter fibers settle together to create a natural-looking layer over the soil.

• Mats together to help resist wind and movement
• Works well on slopes and hillsides
• Helps retain moisture around plant roots
• Insulates soil from temperature changes
• Helps reduce weed growth when installed at the proper depth
• Adds a natural cedar color and texture to landscape areas

Cedar bark also has a recognizable natural aroma. The cedar oils may help discourage some insects, although mulch should not be treated as a replacement for pest-control measures when those are needed.

Recommended Uses

• Slopes and hillsides
• Erosion-prone landscape areas
• Flower and garden beds
• Around established trees and shrubs
• Orchards and planting areas
• Windy or exposed landscapes
• Residential and commercial landscape beds

Although Gorilla Hair Cedar Mulch has a soft texture, we do not recommend it as a regular pathway material. Its primary purpose is covering and protecting soil in planted landscape areas.

Recommended Installation Depth

Plan to install Gorilla Hair approximately 4 inches deep. Its fibrous texture makes it difficult to spread evenly in a thin layer, and the additional depth provides better coverage and weed suppression.

One cubic yard covers approximately 81 square feet at a 4-inch depth. Actual coverage may vary because the loose fibers settle and mat together after installation.

When installing around trees, leave the trunk and root flare exposed. Avoid piling mulch directly against tree trunks, plant crowns or woody stems.

Using Landscape Fabric on Slopes

Gorilla Hair naturally grips and mats together, which makes it a good mulch for sloped areas. On steeper grades, landscape fabric or jute netting may provide additional support.

When using fabric on a slope, placing the textured or fuzzy side upward can help the mulch grip the surface. Secure it with enough staples to prevent movement before spreading the mulch.

Rock N Yard carries commercial landscape fabric and landscape fabric staples for projects that need additional soil separation or slope support.

Fire-Safety Considerations

Gorilla Hair and other natural wood mulches are combustible. In areas with elevated wildfire risk, use rock, concrete or another noncombustible material immediately next to homes, decks and other structures.

Keep the mulch maintained and remove dry leaves, plant debris and other material that can accumulate on its surface. Follow applicable local fire-code and defensible-space requirements for your property.

Comparing Shredded Bark Options

Choose Gorilla Hair when you want a fine, fibrous cedar mulch with a natural aroma and strong ability to mat together on slopes.

Our Supreme Walk-On Bark is a larger shredded fir and pine bark that works well in landscape beds and informal garden pathways.

For an even larger and coarser shredded bark, consider our Fiber Mulch. Its larger pieces work well in orchards, around trees and across expansive landscape areas.

Bulk Delivery and Installation

Rock N Yard sells Gorilla Hair Cedar Mulch by the cubic yard. It is currently available for delivery only with a two-cubic-yard minimum.

Complete landscape preparation and professional installation are also available throughout the Salt Lake Valley and surrounding areas.