Mulch makes beds look polished and helps plants thrive, but when you push it up against your house you can invite moisture, pests, and hidden wood damage. Keep mulch at least 6–12 inches from siding ...
If your flower beds look great but your porch smells musty after a rain, your mulch might be part of the problem. In warm, humid regions, some mulch stays wet long enough to grow fuzzy patches and ...