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[CLTNTV]

As a professional landscaper, a few corrections. You can do a drip system with or without rocks. Blowing "leaves out" can be done with wood mulch as well if you aren't a goober. You shouldn't be choosing plants that require constant irrigation, and instead plants for your climate. Rock "mulch" increases water need/usage, and increases the feeling of heat in your yard/property, by worsening the heat island effect.

TLDR: Stay in your lane.

[kevinbear]

I dunno… i like the fella that promotes native vegetation for landscaping…

[takkitteh]

things i wish were practiced more in landscaping: incorporating plants native to the area. invasives are a huge detriment for the environment, and introducing native plants to your yard can be beautiful and improve the biodiversity of your area, too!

also, mulch can be inconvenient when it comes to keeping a neat and tidy yard, but it can be great for creating a habitat for beneficial insects and animals. it'll also supply nutrients to the plants, keeping them healthy!

edit: man i was so trigger happy writing this reply, i didn't read the rest of the comments. it's super exciting to see the majority of people commenting similar things. it seems people are becoming more nature-conscious. the earth is gonna heal, guys. im starting to believe it.

[MetalAnimeGuy]

Plant native things so that you don't need to worry about irrigation or chemicals, use mulch and leave the leaves there, just maintain the mulch with a few bags every couple months during spring and summer. Plant things that are useful for wildlife or yourself, fruit vegetables herbs etc.

[beckycrump]

A lot of plants don't do well with rock because it makes the roots hotter and doesn't hold the moisture as well.

[NorthCarolinian]

I'm a gardener, and I HIGHLY advise against rocks in garden beds. The rocks soak up heat from the sun in summer and then radiate the heat into the plant roots. MULCH is the way to go %100.

[nateoghlian]

I hate rocks for landscaping because if you try to pull out weeds it’s harder then with the mulch also I love the mulch because it decomposes and adds nutrients back to the soil for the plants and if you can’t blow the leaves off the mulch beds you should leave them there cause they’ll also do the same thing with adding nutrients to the soil

[mrdan]

It's just me, but I find rocks look too industrial!

[thost]

Native species and drought tolerant plants are the best!

[finleyfendt]

My experience is that the gravel, or rocks fills in with dirt, then what. It is very, very hard to remove, food for thought.

[eckdaw]

Rocks aren't good for your plants or the soil mulch while it's annoying to replace is much better. I get not being able to blow the leaves off as well but you can just let the leaves decompose with the mulch

[TheEpochCompanion]

Professional landscaper here and I disagree. I prefer mulch over rock because it holds moisture for the plants and can easily refreshed to look good as new each year.

Drips are good but do have their own issues, for example harder to notice and troubleshoot when there is an issue or malfunction.

Using all evergreens just doesn't look good, no variety and they often look scummy after some years or a particularly bad season. Use them selectively, not exclusively.

[wowitschase]

Rocks look v clean but building soil over time with appropriate mulching and composting can really make your land a place you’ll love even more! Happy dirt=happy pollinators you’ll love having around like bumblebees, butterflies, song birds, etc

[maureenmckenna]

Comments from the professional landscaper are right on. Buy plants that don’t need too much water. And a drip system is prone to problems, often having to be replaced yearly because of wear and tear, clogging up and squirrels eating it. So, if you want a drip system, you might be well advised to get proficient in replacing it. And, the rock comments, about heat and not good for plants, is also spot on.

[strawberryshortcake]

First tip... don't follow this guy's advice!

[batman]

I think it’s all about preference and the maintenance the yard will need. Some people want to spend as little time possible and others enjoy working in the yard.

[ruthiewilliams]

Rocks transmit heat and kill shrubbery etc.

[JackLanterns]

Let's be honest here, all these tips only benefit the landscaper in doing his job, NOT the homeowner....

[olefoureyes]

Yeah but mulch looks better even though it's a pain to maintain. Rocks only look good if you're in a desert climate.

[VAghahe]

I have rocks and I hate it, they are baking the trees in hot summer, fertilizing the shrubs got harder, and the weeds are still showing up.