Mulch Refresh

What the mulch work actually covers

Material, delivery, spreading, and cleanup across the planted areas of your property, timed with the rest of your spring work.

Mulch material, delivery, and spreading across the planting beds on your property, front, back, and side
Light surface prep, including turning older mulch or clearing buildup where it's needed for proper coverage
Premium double-ground shredded hardwood mulch applied at the right depth for performance and appearance
Clearance kept around plant crowns and tree bases so the plants aren't sitting wet
Cleanup of any overflow on sidewalks, drives, and lawn areas
Color options: natural brown, dark brown, or black
Bed edge resets, larger pruning, and the rest of the seasonal work handled through your spring visit rather than bolted onto this one

Depth is the detail that gets missed

The common approach is 1 to 1.5 inches. That looks fresh for a few weeks and does very little else. At 3 inches, mulch holds moisture, slows weed germination, and moderates soil temperature through the season.

Too thick creates its own problems at the root zone. We apply the right amount, pull it back from plant crowns, and time it with the rest of your spring work. When we're caring for your property week to week, the mulch refresh is part of your spring visit, not something you schedule and chase on your own.

Timing: spring or early summer, before the beds are filled in

Part of recurring Lawn and Garden care, or your Spring Property Care visit

It does more than look good

Fewer weeds to look at

A properly applied 3-inch layer blocks light to the weed seeds sitting in the soil below. Fewer of them get going, and the ones that do come out easier, without anything chemical involved.

Healthier soil and stronger plants

As mulch breaks down it feeds soil biology, improves drainage in clay, and holds moisture in sand. Your plants spend their energy growing instead of fighting the ground they're in.

The beds start reading as designed

Dark mulch against green foliage is the fastest visual change a planting bed can get. It makes the plants look placed on purpose instead of like whatever happened to be there.

Have questions? We've got the answers.

What type of mulch do you use?

Premium double-ground shredded hardwood. It breaks down more slowly than single-ground product, holds its color longer, and knits together instead of washing away in heavy rain. Natural brown, dark brown, and black are all available. Dark brown gives you the most contrast against green foliage.

Do you remove the old mulch first?

It depends on what's there. If the existing layer has broken down into a thick, matted mass that water can't get through, we remove or turn it before adding new material. If it's an inch or less, we can layer on top to reach the right depth. We look at it on arrival and tell you what we're doing before we do it.

How often do the beds need it?

Once a year. By spring, most of the previous layer has decomposed enough to lose both its depth and its look. An annual refresh keeps the beds working correctly without piling organic material up year over year.

Is this part of the recurring plan?

Yes. If we're caring for your lawn and garden beds through the season, mulch is part of your spring work rather than a separate call. If you're not on the recurring plan yet, mulch is part of Spring Property Care.

Does mulch attract termites?

Mulch doesn't attract them, but mulch piled against your foundation creates a damp environment that termites already present may take advantage of. We keep at least 6 inches of clearance between mulch and the foundation, which takes that concern off the table.