Mulch vs Rock Beds in Texas Heat: Which Wins for Cost, Maintenance, and Plant Health?
Mulch vs Rock Beds in Texas Heat: Which Wins for Cost, Maintenance, and Plant Health? Greener Lawnscapes • June 2026 • Bryan/College Station, TX Short Answer: Over a 5-year horizon in Brazos Valley landscapes, mulch is dramatically better for plant health, soil biology, and water retention. Rock beds are better







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