Wood chips come from the interior of a tree. This mulch is available as hardwood or softwood, or as a mixture. Hardwood mulches, according to Fine Gardening, will last a little longer than softwood mulches. Wood chips, in general, do not last as long in the landscape as bark mulches.
There have been more Republican presidents than Democratic presidents. Between 1789 and 2013, 43 people have been sworn into office as the president of the United States of America. Of these, a larger number have belonged to the Republican Party than have belonged to the Democratic Party.
Senate: Democrats held 51 seats, Republicans held 47 seats; there was one independent and one independent Democrat 111th Congress: 2009 and 2010 White House: Democrat (Barack Obama) House: Republicans held 232 seats, Democrats held 200 seats; there were two vacancies. Senate: Democrats held 53 seats, Republicans held 45 seats; there were two independents, both of whom caucused with the Democrats.