All the talk about mulch always makes for great reading but in many cases is not 100% factual. Mulch has many forms and options. There are bark mulches that are more unfriendly to termites but there is no guarantee you will not get them. There is also no guarantee you will not get them if you have rock, have your house treated or get a termite sniffing dog. As a long time southerner pine straw has been the choice we have chosen. It is plant friendly, human/animal friendly, easily replenished and the best weed blocker. Read the postings here about keeping weeds out of rock, not an easy task and very chemically intense. You can get termites with pine straw I am sure but have never had that problem. It also does not wash out of beds like bark mulch. Just another option, pick what you prefer and welcome to TV!!!
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