Once your great new plants are in the ground, brightening up your landscape, it’s time to decide the finishing touch — what goes on top?
Mulch? Rocks? Or keep it simple with a top dressing of soil?
Let’s take a look at mulch vs rock vs soil for planter beds and see how it all shakes out.
Gardeners love mulch. Shredded bark is the king of mulch, either natural or dyed a dark brown for a rich look.
For such a simple material, mulch has a lot of benefits for planter beds.
The Average Cost of Mulch: $40-$50 per yard, not including delivery or installation.
A top dressing of rock is a good choice if your bed isn’t filled with plants, or if drainage is your main concern.
The Cost of Rock Mulch: Basic, non-decorative rock runs $12 to $15 per yard before installation or delivery.
But if you want more attractive, decorative rock, the price jumps sharply. The pretty black and tan rocks cost $80 to $110 per yard.
That’s pretty pricey. But if you’ve replenished bark mulch more times than you can count because the wind blows it away, it might be worth the investment.
When you consider mulch vs rock vs soil, it’s tempting to just choose soil. It’s already there, right? What could be easier? But there are some disadvantages.
If your property includes a playground, choose mulch designed specifically for play surfaces that will keep the kids safe. Opt for clean wood with smooth edges or recycled tire mulch. This will prevent slivers.
We know a lot about mulch. It’s part of what we do every day.
We’re happy to take a look at your property and help you decide what type is best for your beds.
We’ll even spread it for you. This day keeps getting better!
Located in Idaho Falls, Idaho, we serve residential and commercial properties in Idaho Falls, Rexburg and Pocatello, Idaho, as well as Bonneville, Madison and Bannock counties.
Contact Outback Landscape at 208-656-3220, or fill out the contact form to schedule a free consultation.
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