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Old 09-04-2012, 10:19 PM
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Stone very unhealthy for plants..."bakes" the roots in hot weather. Because they absorb so much heat, it also takes significantly more water to penetrate to plant roots. Both the U of Florida Extension and The Villages landscaping department strongly recommend against the use of stones for mulch. Ask yourself--how come you NEVER see stone mulch in any of The Villages landscaping?
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