Central Florida homeowners are discovering how easy it is to reimagine their landscape and gardens. Whether its organic bark mulch or rocks and stones, choosing the right fit for your landscape will set the tone for the makeover.
Bark Mulch vs Stone
The heat of the summer in Central Florida can be particularly brutal on your plants, landscape, and even mulch. Organic bark mulch offers a natural look, that provides that professional landscape feel. Organic mulch also provides plants with many benefits. Such as, keeping the soil cool during the hot summer months and warm during the colder months, helps keep moisture in the soil, reduces weed germination, and releases valuable nutrients into the soil as it decomposes.
Though many gardeners use the two interchangeably, rocks typically come from larger masses found underground and then broken up. While stones have been exposed to water or weather and have rounded, smooth surfaces. Rocks and stones bring a different look. Decorative gravel, from larger rocks- golf ball sized to petite pea sized- there are also many different colors to choose from.
Natural stones are very versatile, they are a durable ground cover and can add rich texture to the landscape. Low maintenance plants and rocks create a sustainable and harmonious environment that also saves time, money, and energy. A few growing trends in rock mulch include;
By adding medium sized river stones under a shrub it can create the look of a living sculpture.
A rock garden can give your landscape an exotic feel.
That fairy tale feel can be achieved with a border of larger rocks around a backyard pond.
Create a modern path with gravel and stepping stones that separates plantings and efficiently drains water
“Rocks may be more expensive than mulch, but they have several advantages as a groundcover. The first is durability. Mulch must be replaced every season, while rocks can last the lifetime of your garden.”
“Another advantage is that pale-colored stones provide striking contrast against deep-colored foliage and help brighten up shady corners of your landscape.” HGTV
The easiest way to purchase organic mulch, rocks, or stone is by bulk and having it delivered. For a limited time Reliable Peat is offering 10% off all bulk orders over 6 yards, just mention this blog before checking out. Our goal is to offer the highest quality products at the best price.
Contact Reliable Peat for more information and to make an appointment to have your mulch delivered.
