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mulch and gravel Herb and Eneva 04-12-2008
Posted by Herb and Eneva on April 12, 2008, 6:38 am
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 I have pine (Dacrydium Lambert) bark mulch next to the house foundation. It could be
considered a fire hazard and I would like to replace it with gravel.
Question!!! Should I remove the mulch, lay down plastic and then the
gravel or just lay the plastic over the existing mulch, and then the
gravel or just spread gravel over the existing mulch? Thanks for all
comments.


Posted by Chas Hurst on April 12, 2008, 9:55 am
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> I have pine (Dacrydium Lambert) bark mulch next to the house foundation. It could be
> considered a fire hazard and I would like to replace it with gravel.
> Question!!! Should I remove the mulch, lay down plastic and then the
> gravel or just lay the plastic over the existing mulch, and then the
> gravel or just spread gravel over the existing mulch? Thanks for all
> comments.

Mulch next to the house is an attractive place for insects and other
invertebrates to live and can pose a hazzard much greater than fire.
Clear away all the mulch, lay down a fabric made for the job and cover with
clean gravel. You might want to dig out about 2-4 in of soil so the gravel
is even with the lawn, if you have one.


Posted by Ryan P. on April 12, 2008, 11:44 am
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Chas Hurst wrote:

> with clean gravel. You might want to dig out about 2-4 in of soil so the
> gravel is even with the lawn, if you have one.
.
.
Since the water will more readily drain down through the rock,
shouldn't he ADD after removing the mulch to maintain a grade away from
the house?

Posted by Chas Hurst on April 12, 2008, 2:02 pm
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> Chas Hurst wrote:
>
>> with clean gravel. You might want to dig out about 2-4 in of soil so the
>> gravel is even with the lawn, if you have one.
> .
> .
> Since the water will more readily drain down through the rock, shouldn't
> he ADD after removing the mulch to maintain a grade away from the house?

What water?


Posted by Ryan P. on April 12, 2008, 6:48 pm
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Chas Hurst wrote:
>
>> Chas Hurst wrote:
>>
>>> with clean gravel. You might want to dig out about 2-4 in of soil so
>>> the gravel is even with the lawn, if you have one.
>> .
>> .
>> Since the water will more readily drain down through the rock,
>> shouldn't he ADD after removing the mulch to maintain a grade away
>> from the house?
>
> What water?
.
.
When it rains. Sorry. Didn't put my entire thought down!

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