farmerjohn1324
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#1, There the wrong type bush to be planted there, there to tall leggy and to close to the house.
#2, It's never a good idea to have mulch piled up against the foundation for several reasons!
You never want anything holding in moisture next to it, it will attract insects and Termites which need moisture to build there tunnels.
If I was doing that job I'd suggest ripping those bushes out by the roots, cleaning it up with a rototiller, if I was going to plant bushes I'd be planting something like Boxwoods at least 4' from the house and using stone with a steel border not mulch.
There should be no mulch used at all around that house. (yes I know everyone does it, does not make it right)
That sure looks like T-111 siding that's already way to close to grade. (it should have been a minimum of 6" of any grade or solid surface.)
Termites need moisture to build there tunnels, mulch holds in moisture.
With mulch that close to the siding it never has a chance to dry out and will rot.
If you're really determined to use mulch near the house, try cedar mulch.
If you're really determined to use mulch near the house, try cedar mulch.
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