| |
|
|
Wood Mulch |
Decorative Stone |
| Amount
Required to Cover
600 Sq. Ft. at Recommended
Depth |
1
Box
(1"
Depth) |
2.7
Boxes
(2"
Depth) |
6
Cubic Yards
(3"
Depth) |
3
Ton
(3"
Depth) |
| Expected Annual Replacement |
0% |
0% |
50% to 100% |
20% to 30% |
| Compacts into Soil |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Resists Wash Out |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
| Underlayment Needed to Prevent
Weed Growth |
NO* |
NO* |
YES |
YES |
| Allows Weed to Grow Above
Underlayment |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Meets Non-Flammability Standards |
YES |
YES |
NO |
YES |
| Deters Mold, Algae & Fungus
Growth |
YES |
YES |
NO |
NO |
| Attracts Animals & Insects |
NO |
NO |
YES |
YES |
| Upfront Cost |
$$$ |
$$ |
$ |
$$$ |
| Cost over Time |
$ |
$ |
$$$$$$$$$ |
$$$$$$$$ |