[Happinow]

My landscaper told me that the pine straw was the best for your plants, the bark was ok and the rock wasn't good because it heated up quickly and and dried out the plants quicker. The pine straw helped retain the moisture. The bark was in the middle of the two. We chose the bark because we liked the look. We had pine needled where we came from so we didnt want to go with them again. We also liked the stone but felt we didn't want to risk our plants and flowers with so much heat retention. Which ever you choose, will be right for you. Best of luck and happy landscaping!