beauty bark

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This is a really stupid question and I can't seem to find an answer online.

How often am I supposed to have beauty bark laid in my yard? I just did it last summer and my yard guy called asking if we want it done this year too. I mean my yard doesn't look amazing, but it's not terrible either.

I think it's $150ish for the bark and labor.

[jennlin]

depends on how thick it is...if you get a thick layer, you don't need it as often. our HOA does the common areas once every other year.

[hallows]

What's beauty bark?

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not my house, but the "dirt" is call beauty bark




it's pieces of tree bark

[hallows]

Huh. We called this "mulching" on the east coast.

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Aug 31, 2012 12:21:06 GMT -5 hallows said:

Huh. We called this "mulching" on the east coast.

Huh. I've heard the term mulching, but I always assume it had something to do with grass.

[jennlin]

mulching is different. mulch is meant to break down and condition your dirt..keep the roots warm, let in water, block out light. it's usually not as attractive..and is covered up with bark. bark can also do all of the above, but doesn't do it as well, but is prettier.

at least i think that's the difference.

[hallows]

Learn something new every day!

[jennlin]

okay, from googling, i've learned that bark is mostly wood pieces, and that mulch contains plants, dirt, other materials, and can include bark.

[karebear219]

We would prefer to do ours every year, but stretch it out to every other.