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Creating a beautiful landscape is easy when you enhance the project with vibrant, high-quality mulch. Just follow these steps to start your mulch project today.
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Choose your mulch
Examine your project and select the appropriate mulch. Determine the type of mulch, color, and where you will purchase it from. Read more
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Calculate amount of mulch needed
Using the square footage of your project area and the desired thickness, calculate how many cubic yards of mulch you will need.
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To Get Your Supplies
While mulching is a fairly simple process, the right tools such as weed tarp, wheelbarrow, and transfer shovel will make the job go faster.
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Create a Lawn your Neighbors will Envy
Elevate your outdoor space and polish off your landscaping beds with a beautiful mulch. Then enjoy it all summer long with friends and family.
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Summarize the top things to keep in mind when starting this type of project Before starting your landscaping or garden project, be sure to consider the following:
Style
Designing your landscaping beds is exciting, but be sure to select a mulch color that complements your home’s exterior.
Timeline
Depending on the size of your project, laying mulch can take anywhere from a couple hours to an entire weekend.
Preparation
Start by removing the old layer of mulch. Then, evenly spread your new layer of mulch between 2” and 4” thick.
Budget
The cost for your project depends on how much mulch your project requires. You also need to consider delivery rates and tools required for DIY.
Equipment
You will need some basic equipment to tackle a DIY mulch project. This list includes gloves, a shovel, rake, and wheelbarrow.
Maintenance
A new layer of mulch should be applied at least once a year. In cases of extreme weather, you may need to add a thin layer to replenish what’s been lost.
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What is the purpose of mulch?
Mulch serves several different purposes in addition to adding a nice finished look to your landscaping beds. First, it helps suppress weeds and slow moisture evaporation to keep your plants hydrated. Mulch also helps to moderate soil temperatures and prevents crusting over of bare soil that can occasionally prevent moisture absorption. Overall, mulch provides a nice aesthetic while keeping your soil moist and nutrient-rich to foster healthy plant growth.
What are the different types of mulch available?
There are different types of mulch available and they vary by color and quality. Premium types of mulch are produced from finely shredded hardwood bark. Cheaper mulch is often comprised of ground-up hardwood with smaller amounts of bark. Mulch can also be left its natural wood color, or dyed colors like dark brown, red, and black.
What makes for good mulch?
When you are choosing the mulch for your landscape beds or garden, you want an organic substance that is fine to medium size. This ensures that your mulch will break down into the underlying soil to provide your plants a nutrient boost. Larger pieces of wood and bark throughout the mulch won’t break down and also provide a poor overall appearance. Be sure to choose a mulch color that meets your preferences and enhances the overall look of your landscape beds.
Do I need to mulch every year?
Mulch offers a variety of benefits, but too much mulch can actually lead to a lack of air circulation for your plant roots, rot forming in tree trunks, and nesting insects and pests. It is important to mulch once a year, but you should always strip away old much before you add fresh layers to prevent over-mulching.
Can I install mulch on my own or should I hire a professional landscaper?
You can easily install mulch on your own. It takes little knowledge or experience, but it will take a lot of sweat-inducing hard work. Depending on the size of your landscaping beds and if removal of past layers is required, mulching can take up to a whole weekend to complete.
How thick should I make the layer of mulch?
When you lay mulch, the recommended thickness is between 2 inches and 4 inches. Remember to strip away old mulch before adding a fresh layer if the total thickness will exceed 4 inches.
How do I calculate how much mulch I need for my project?
To calculate cubic feet required, you’ll need to first measure, in feet, how long and wide the landscape bed that you want to cover is. Multiply those two numbers together to determine the square footage of the bed. Do this for all of the beds or gardens that you are going to apply mulch to, and then add all those numbers together. The next step is to decide, between 2”-4”, how thick your layer of mulch will be. For 2” thick, divide your total square footage by 162 to calculate cubic yards needed. For 3” and 4”, divide your total square footage by 108 and 81, respectively, to determine cubic yards required. It’s always a good idea to round up to ensure that you have enough mulch to complete the project.
Is there a type of mulch that is safe to use on playgrounds and around children?
Yes, specific playground mulch is sold by many major landscape supply companies. This mulch is typically 100% virgin wood fibers and is certified by a third-party testing company to meet all health and safety standards.
What equipment do I need to lay mulch?
To install mulch, you will need a few things. First, a good pair of garden gloves is a must, especially if you choose a dyed product that might rub off on your hands. You will also want to get a large shovel and a straight or bow rake to spread the mulch evenly. Depending on how big your landscape beds are and how far apart they are located, a wheelbarrow can make things easier on you as well.
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With over 70 years of experience, Kurtz Bros., Inc. has the knowledge and expertise you need to get your mulching job done right.
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