What is a rock mulch?

Rock Mulch is a layer of crushed rocks, gravel of peas or small stones that spread over the area in the landscape. The rock layer acts on weed control and creates aesthetically pleasant visual layer. Mulch layers are also useful for checking and humidity retention and temperature in the soil around plants, shrubs and landscape trees. The rock mulch is considered to be an inorganic mulching material that has several advantages and disadvantages compared to organic mulch materials.

When using around plants, rock mulch is best suited for areas around landscape and trees, cactus or herbal gardens and in special gardens such as Japanese or alpine gardens. Before applying a layer of rock mulching, a layer of robust landscape substances is covered. The landscape cloth helps to prevent weeds from growing through the rocks. When using rock mulching around plants, heavy plastics should generally be avoided. Plastic prevents water from entering or leakage into the soil, creating a very sua hook or very wet environment that can damage or kill established plants.

In non -swimming areas, the rock mulch is used to cover soil, prevent muddy conditions and discourage weeds from growth. The thick layer of heavy black plastic extends over the area before the rock introduction can also prevent weeds from growing, even if the rocks. Sidewalks, driveways and areas around large decorative stones or sculptures are suitable places for a layer of heavy plastic and rocks.

One of the advantages of a rock mulch is that it will not blow out in wind areas because it is likely that straw, chips or sawdust. Another advantage is that it does not decompose over time, as is common in organic mulch materials. Although initial preparation and installation is more difficult to work than organic mulch, it may not be changed every year.

However, there are several disadvantages of landscaping with ROcene mulching. The rock mulch attracts and holds the heat after the sun decreases, which increases the evening temperatures around the plants and outdoor living spaces. Many types of trees and shrubs may suffer from increased heat that is absorbed and reflects back from the mulch layer. The rock mulch is generally not suitable beside the lawns unless there is a boundary that prevents rocks from distraction on the grass and creating a mowing danger. Rock Mulch is also not usually suitable around annual flowers, in vegetable gardens or around herbal perennials.