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Is there any type of mulch out there that will not attract termites to the house? My garden beds are directly next to the house and I need to spread mulch down and am stuck in a holding pattern as to what to do.
My idea was to use a brown stones around the edges of the garden beds and then use crushed red bricks as mulch to add color, but the wife went with red stones around the edge instead, so spreading red crushed bricks inside of that would be over kill on the color scheme. In any event, I would like to know what my options are since this landscaping thing is somewhat new for me
Cypress wood contains a natural insecticide but there is some evidence that this attribute washes away with time.
The recycled rubber is probably safe, but give it a look before you buy it.
Lots of different stone colors too .. Grey, white, light brown, etc
Frank
Is there any type of mulch out there that will not attract termites to the house? My garden beds are directly next to the house and I need to spread mulch down and am stuck in a holding pattern as to what to do.
My idea was to use a brown stones around the edges of the garden beds and then use crushed red bricks as mulch to add color, but the wife went with red stones around the edge instead, so spreading red crushed bricks inside of that would be over kill on the color scheme. In any event, I would like to know what my options are since this landscaping thing is somewhat new for me
We went with an 18 inch perimeter of small pebbles after dealing with all the bugs that come with the mulch... look much nicer even after 3 years..no maintenance either ..
We moved from FL where there was a massive termite problem (state motto: There are Two kinds of Homes Here: ones that HAve TErmites, and ones that Will). We always used Cedar or Cypress. Lava rocks work as well.
I thought that cedar mulch was virtually bug free? Although, I am not sure they are ant free. We had ants this summer, first summer we have had mulch near the foundation....coincidence?? or no-rain for 6 wks....hmmm.
I have 'heard' that having rocks near the foundation is an attraction for snakes sunning themselves a little too close to the house...so I have avoided that. Is it true?
I thought that cedar mulch was virtually bug free? Although, I am not sure they are ant free. We had ants this summer, first summer we have had mulch near the foundation....coincidence?? or no-rain for 6 wks....hmmm.
I have 'heard' that having rocks near the foundation is an attraction for snakes sunning themselves a little too close to the house...so I have avoided that. Is it true?
we hadn't noticed any snakes...but did see an increase in small lizards, which the kids loved to watch... their favorite was the one that has red coloring on it's throat...I think they also kept the bug population down ..the lizards not the kids that is ..
We've always used shredded hardwood mulch in all of our planting beds, including those around the permiter of the house, and have never had a termite or other insect problem.
We've always used shredded hardwood mulch in all of our planting beds, including those around the permiter of the house, and have never had a termite or other insect problem.
Agreed.
Major point: Having a clear view of the foundation between the mulch and the siding, preferably several inches, so any future termite tubes are easily spotted.
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