MG Landscape
Mulch protects the soil as much as it finishes the look of a bed. We weed and tidy each bed, cut a clean edge where one is wanted, and spread mulch at a depth that holds moisture and slows weeds without smothering the plants. Mulch is kept back from stems and trunks so the bark can breathe. The result is beds that look settled and intentional, with walks and drives left clean.
Most properties refresh their mulch each spring, with an optional light touch-up in fall where the color has faded.
On site: Often half a day for average residential beds. Large foundation beds or island plantings can take a full day.
What The Visit Includes
- Beds weeded and tidied before mulch goes down
- Clean edges cut along bed lines
- Mulch spread evenly at two to three inches
- Clearance kept around stems, shrub bases, and tree trunks
- Thin areas topped up, without piling on excess
- Guidance on dyed or natural hardwood mulch
- Nearby walks and drives swept and blown clean
How We Handle The Details
- Mulch is never piled against tree trunks, where trapped moisture can lead to rot.
- Mulch is kept off siding so moisture is not held against the house.
- Irrigation heads and landscape lighting wires are located before raking begins.
- Areas where mulch keeps washing out are noted, since an edge or a different material may serve better.
Questions Before You Book
How deep should mulch be?
Two to three inches is right for most beds. Deeper layers hold too much moisture against the roots and can invite disease. If mulch has built up over the years, we thin it out rather than add another layer.
Do you remove the old mulch first?
Usually not. Older mulch breaks down into organic matter that benefits the soil. We remove or thin it only when the depth has built up too high or when you are changing to a different material.
How long will the color last?
Dyed mulch generally holds its color through the season before softening in the sun. Natural hardwood weathers to gray sooner but breaks down more gracefully. Either is a matter of taste. Depth and clearance around trunks matter more to the health of the plants.
Will mulch stop weeds completely?
No, but it slows them considerably and makes the rest easy to pull. Seeds still blow in, and bed edges need occasional attention. Mulch combined with regular bed care keeps weeds well under control.