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Old 07-28-2013, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by perrjojo View Post
Rocks hold heat which is not good for roots of plants. Rock holds heat which increases the heat around your home. Mulch has to be replaced from time to time but adds nutrients to the soil. Yup, I'm a mulch fan.
I went down to the U of Florida plant clinic and they told me that rocks can harm your plants as they act as a heat sink causing your expensive landscaping to stress. They advised using pine straw or bark chips . The people down there are master gardeners and I would take their advice over a landscaper looking to sell you a job.