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andrewrnicholas

Mulch or rocks?

9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

I recently moved into a house and would like to add mulch along the foundation of the house (there is grass/dirt all along around the house). I was also thinking of using rocks instead but I'm not sure which one is the right one to use. Ignore the dirty side of the house I plan on using a pressure washer soon.


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