👉Compost

Organic mulch is such a wonderful solution that doesn't cost you a cent. You even can choose any types of mulch which comes from a free source in your own yard waste.
Below is 👉Compost that we recommend along with its pros and cons for you to consider:

In most gardens, compost is commonly used as mulch although the quantitative a garden requires might not be economical. The compost is a mixture of organic matter including grass clippings, fallen leaves, food waste, and manure. Compared to other types of mulch, compost contains much higher nutrients for the soil.
We really recommend compost for almost all gardeners because compost can protect the plant roots from extreme weather, insulate the soil and improve the soil texture. In addition, compost also works well with other types of organic layers.
Applying a thin layer of 1 - 2 inches above the top of the soil in vegetable or garden beds, then go over a different mulch, such as bark mulches.

✅Advantages: it is inexpensive and free of weed seeds. Compost allows water and air into the soil to reduce the need to aerate, add organic matter, resist soil compaction, and regulate the soil temperatures.
❌Disadvantages: If you don't combine compost with other mulch layers to suppress weeds, weed seeds will germinate rapidly in your gardens. Compost is also a fire hazard and attracts unwanted rodents.

Here is some information for your reference, if you have any questions, please contact GREEN ARBOR LANDSCAPING (206) 265-2940 for advice.