Mulch Installation

Do You Really Need Mulch?

Bare Soil is a Problem

Leaving soil exposed fallow can quickly lead to weed overgrowth, soil erosion, and hard, dry ground. Without protection, wind and water strip away nutrients, making it harder for plants to grow. Worse, the sun bakes the top layer of soil, causing compaction and increasing runoff, which prevents moisture from soaking in properly. Instead of supporting healthy plants, bare soil becomes a breeding ground for invasive weeds.

The Benefits of Mulch

A proper layer of mulch provides numerous benefits beyond aesthetics:

• Water Retention - reducing the need for frequent watering. New plants almost need some mulch becuase of how frequently you have to water them already. New trees should always get mulch for water retention.
• Weed prevention - When soil is left fallow, it becomes a prime environment for invasive weeds to take root and spread uncontrollably. Without competition from desired plants, turf, or a protective mulch layer, aggressive weed species establish themselves quickly, depleting soil nutrients and making future landscaping more difficult. A proper layer of mulch not only suppresses weed growth but also helps maintain soil health by retaining moisture and preventing erosion.

Depth matters. A thin layer (1-2 inches) won’t effectively stop weeds or moisture loss. We apply 3-4 inches for real results.

Types of Mulch

We provide high-quality mulch options to match your landscape’s needs and aesthetics. These are some of the most common options, we can get you some other options:

• Economy Mulch – Made mostly from juniper trees, but a blend. A great option on a budget, it has a reddish look to it.
• Fine Fir Mulch – Classic look, great moisture retention.
• Dark Hemlock Mulch – Rich color, fine texture.
• Cedar Mulch – Natural insect repellent.
• Pine Bark or Compost Mulch – Soil-enhancing organic options.

Our Mulch Installation Process

1. Edge Preparation

We dig a 2-3 inch trench along mulch borders where it meets garden beds, hardscaping, or lawn areas. This prevents mulch from eroding over time and keeps your landscape tidy.

2. Delivery & Material Selection

We handle the delivery process, ensuring that the mulch arrives as conveniently as possible for your property. Our standard option is Medium Fir mulch, but we also offer Dark Hemlock for a premium look and texture.

3. Spreading & Weed Abatement

We spread mulch evenly at a 3-4 inch depth, the optimal thickness for preventing weed growth and retaining moisture.

4. Fine Grading for a Professional Finish

• Rough Grading – Using large-tined rakes to establish even coverage.
• Detail Work Along Hardscapes & Bed Edges – Leveling mulch by hand for clean edges.
• Final Grading Pass – Smoothing mulch with small-tined rakes.
• Finishing Touches – Fluffing mulch with backside of a soft rake to remove footprints and ensure consistency.
• Cleanup – Sweeping and blowing off hardscape edges, patios, and walkways.

Should I Buy The Mulch Myself?

We offer delivered mulch for right around retail pricing. We always reccomend letting us handle supplying mulch. You are welcome to buy mulch yourself. That being said, if it isnt the right amount, then you will have to get more delivered. When we are "selling" you the mulch, we are repsonsible for getting the amount right, so if we have to go pick up more, than we will.

Stay Away From Free Mulch Dumping

Some tree companies advertise “free mulch” as a way to cut their dumping costs, but in reality, they’re just offloading low-quality debris in front of your house. The quality is often poor—sometimes even unusable. One case involved a pile that was more than half ground-up pine needles, offering little benefit as mulch. You also usually get a random amount, often leading to a pile sitting in front of someones house until they pay someone to take it away. Another issue with unverified mulch is weed contamination. We once had a customer supply their own mulch, only to call us back a few months later when their yard was overrun with weeds.