Wood bark has long been used as a mulch material to accomplish those goals. However, there are a number of reasons why you may want to reconsider using wood bark instead of mulch in your garden.

Discover the beauty of this perennial that thrives in gravel instead of mulch. Perfect for low-maintenance gardens, this resilient plant adds vibrant color.

A: That can certainly become a problem, and even more so for containerized plants, like we see in downtown areas. UGA horticulturalist Bob Westerfield says, "rocks are going to be there long after ...