What can I put between my vinyl siding and mulch to protect the siding?

Whats the difference between recycled vinyl siding and manufactured vinyl siding?

We are thinking of new siding for our house, whats the difference? Is one better than the other, does one last longer than the other, etc??

If you had to choose between an all brick house or something else, like siding Victorian, Log Cabin or farm?

house what would you choose, and its 1500 square feet

what is the difference between vinyl siding and fiber cement board siding? i have heard that fiber cement is?

more upscale. is this true? is there a big difference in the look? how do they differ in appearance? whats so great about it?