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Mulch Selection and Depth for Hillside Erosion Control in San Diego

65x50 ft San Diego hillside. Clearing English ivy/ice plant. Cut paths/steps. Plan: jute netting + mulch for erosion control + residual ivy suppression, then plant natives. Asks mulch type and depth.

Expert's Top Mulch Choice

Specific Home Depot bagged mulch (photo link). Reasons:

Stays on slopes (size resists sliding)
Barefoot-friendly
Snails/slugs hate it—sharp particles dehydrate them

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