I have a question about weather to use hardwood or softwoods compost around the plants next to the foundation of the house Lou,
Some people are hesitant to use hardwood mulch around their foundation due to the possibility of termites, cedar mulch is a good product to use since the cedar oil in the mulch is a natural insect repellent. When choosing a mulch make sure that you are familiar with where the mulch comes from, we have a hardwood mulch that we "cook" in large piles to kill off any insects or weed seeds to ensure a top quality product for home owners. | 
