| The previous owner of my home put down a thin layer of cedar mulch over a rock garden bed. Now the rocks are showing through, so I have both dull grey cedar mulch and dirty rocks mixed together. How do I turn this disaster into a pleasing area? |
| Unfortunately all you can do is decide which one you want, mulch or rocks, clear out the other and start over. If it were me, I would go for the mulch. Mulches like shredded bark, pine chips, cocoa hulls, etc. are more benefical to your soil. They decompose over time and that enriches the soil. Rocks can heat up quite a bit in the summer and make the soil too warm for tender plant roots (which prefer cooler conditions). If it is easier or more desirable to you, you could just add some fresh rocks on top of the older rocks for a renewed look. |
