When it comes to comparing organic bark mulch with gravel and stones for your Central Florida landscape, there are a few key factors to keep in mind.
Consider Your Plants
The types and number of plants you have in your landscape should be taken into consideration when choosing mulch.
If you have a variety of plants in your landscape, organic bark mulch breaks down overtime and release valuable nutrients, enriching the soil and allowing plants to thrive. Mulch also retains moisture in the soil and adds a beautiful finishing touch to your landscape.
Gravel and stones, on the other hand, is great for landscapes with not so many plants, enhancing the look for a stylish, modern landscape. Gravel and stones comes in a variety of textures, size, and colors
Color and Texture
When deciding between gravel and mulch, take into consideration the color and texture of both materials. Organic bark mulch has a natural appearance and is usually dark colors, black, red, and chocolate, which complements green plants and lawns. It also, improves the quality of the soil over time.
Gravel and stones are decorative, they come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. Such as, granite, cedar bark, brown river rock, white marble chips, and white river rock. This allows you to be as creative as you want, matching your desired look. Such as, a rustic feel, or a sleek contemporary look.
Maintenance and Durability
When it comes to how much time you want to spend maintaining your landscape, choosing the right mulch can make a big difference.
Because organic bark mulch decomposes overtime, it will need to be replaced about every year. Which can be time consuming.
Gravel and stones are a more permanent landscape design, since it won’t need to be replaced. While it may need to be cleaned and weeded, every so often. You won’t need to replace it like organic mulch
Want The Most Bang For Your Buck?
Bulk mulch from Reliable Peat offers the best quality, a premium not often found in bag mulch from big box stores. If you have any doubts, just look at the mulch itself. We also deliver, saving you time and effort.
When you walk up to a pile of bulk mulch you can clearly physically see and even smell the quality. While bag mulch is a different story. It is hiding behind labels and logos. Often times it is wet and moldy, or even a different color than you were expecting.
