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Thicker and more resilient bark mulches are more difficult to break down. They will draw more nitrogen from the soil and that can damage your plants. Bark mulches add acidity to the soil and can disrupt the pH balance. Make sure you choose the right mulch for your plants before you add it to your soil.

Bark nuggets last longer than shredded wood mulch, but are not ideal for areas prone to flooding or heavy rains, as the bark chunks can float away. Bark pieces retain moisture while blocking sunlight from reaching tiny weed shoots trying to sprout in spring and throughout the growing season.

Average Lifespan of Mulch Wood chips can last about five to seven years. On the other hand, bark mulch can last for seven to ten years. Since bark consists of the hardest part of the tree, it is more durable than the scrap lumber material used for wood chips.

Wood Bark has a more rough and rugged appearance than mulch but preserves the earthiness of wood over stone, and will have your garden looking lush and healthy in no time.

Wood chips are better because they consist primarily of the inner wood which is designed to absorb and retain moisture.

Topsoil price per cubic yard ranges from $10 to $50, or you can buy a whole dump truck full of topsoil for $150 to $500 per truckload*, depending on the quality and quantity of topsoil you need....Average topsoil costs in 2023. Topsoil average cost per yard$10 – $50Topsoil average cost per bag$2 – $51 more row • Jan 24, 2023