Natural Vibe
A clean, cool natural vibe is what most homeowners hope for when summer approaches. Instead of going to the beach, you can create a beachlike atmosphere in your own backyard by surrounding your pool with snow-white pebbles. When you use decorative rocks around your pool instead of mulch, you can reduce debris and maintain the natural vibe you seek.
Mulch can get into a pool and give the scenery an unpleasant look, especially if weather, such as rain, moves the mulch into the water. Rain won’t affect the decorative rocks you’ve scattered around the pool, allowing it to maintain a fresh appearance.
Low Maintenance
Maintenance isn’t as challenging with decorative rocks when compared to mulch. Mulch can break down as time passes, fading and losing its fresh appeal. Decorative rocks such as polished black river rock often require less work, usually needing only an occasional rinsing to wash away the dirt and keep them tidy.
If weeds grow between the decorative rocks, they’re simpler to remove, unlike weeds around mulch. Over time, you may also notice the gaps between the stones closing, making it more difficult for weeds to grow through.
Replacing mulch is necessary, but the impact of the product will determine how often. For example, some mulch may not provide the thickness you seek and will need to be replaced quickly to retain that original vibe. However, decorative rocks can often go unreplaced unless you’re ready to change the scenery and want to go with a new look.
Wind Resistance
Decorative rocks are resistant to wind, allowing them to stay in place around a pool. In contrast, it’s not uncommon for mulch to move on windy days, despite where the pool may be located. As a result, you may need to pick up the scattered pieces more often, whereas decorative rocks will stay in place and lower the odds of soil erosion for any trees and flowers you decide to plant around the pool.
Affordability
The price of decorative rocks will vary depending on the size and style. Even so, decorative stones are less likely to break down, making them even more cost-efficient in terms of maintenance and replacement needs. Although many decorative rocks are less expensive than most mulch options, their affordability doesn’t take away from their appearance, as you can choose from a wide variety of beautiful stones and beach pebbles. It’s always best to speak with professionals who can give you more insight on how to stay within budget without compromising your preferences.
When you use decorative rocks such as polished black pebbles, landscaping and pool maintenance tasks can be much easier. If you’re ready to get started on your poolside landscaping plan, reach out to the experts at RS&P Rock Stones & Pebbles, a premier provider of river rock, beach pebbles, and a wide variety of decorative stones. To learn how we can help you surround your pool with the landscape of your dreams, call us today.
