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.
At the beginning of Bushâs first term as president, the Republican Party held a majority of seats in both chambers (a 221-212 majority in the House, and a 50-50 majority in the Senate due to Vice President Dick Cheneyâs tiebreaking vote).