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comparisons · 3 min read

Wood Mulch vs Decorative Rock

One breaks down every year. The other lasts a decade but reads differently.

Long-term thinking

  • Wood mulch: cheap, warm-looking, replaces every 1–2 seasons.
  • Rock: expensive up-front, lasts a decade+, retains heat.

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