Fresh mulch does three jobs at once: it holds moisture in the soil through summer, suppresses the weeds that would otherwise take over a bed, and sharpens the look of the whole property more cheaply than any other single job. We install hardwood, pine bark or pine needles depending on the beds and the look you want.
Pine needles are worth considering for sloped beds — they knit together and stay put where shredded hardwood washes onto the driveway in a heavy Virginia downpour. Around azaleas and other acid-loving shrubs, pine bark suits the soil better.
Around two to three inches. Deeper than that and water struggles to reach the soil, and the mulch itself can start shedding rain rather than absorbing it.
No. Mulch heaped against a trunk holds moisture against the bark and invites rot and pests. It should be pulled back to leave the base of the trunk clear.
Weekly and bi-weekly mowing from March–November. Includes precise cutting and edging.
Expert pruning for flowering shrubs, evergreens, and deciduous trees to promote health and aesthetics.
Fall service for cool-season grasses like Fescue. Reduces soil compaction and promotes full, healthy turf.