Mulching & Bed Maintenance

Why Mulching Makes a Difference

Mulch is one of the simplest and most effective things you can do for your garden beds. A good layer of mulch conserves soil moisture, regulates temperature, prevents weeds, and gives your landscape a polished, finished look. In the Paradise climate where summer temperatures soar and water is expensive, mulch is not just decorative. It is essential for plant health.

Without mulch, your soil dries out faster, weeds take over, and plants stress from temperature extremes. Mulch creates a protective barrier that keeps roots cool in summer and insulated in winter. It also breaks down over time, adding organic matter that improves soil quality. When combined with professional tree and shrub care, your plants get the best possible growing conditions.

Choosing the Right Mulch

Different mulch materials work better for different situations. We help you select the best option for your landscape:

• Wood chips and shredded bark for natural appearance and soil improvement
• Decorative rock and gravel for low-maintenance desert landscapes
• Rubber mulch for playgrounds and high-traffic areas
• Cedar or cypress mulch for natural insect-repelling properties
• Colored mulch to match your design aesthetic
• Pine straw for acid-loving plants

Organic Mulches

Wood-based mulches break down over time, improving your soil structure and adding nutrients. They need to be replenished every year or two but provide excellent benefits for plant health. Organic mulches work especially well around trees, shrubs, and flower beds.

Inorganic Mulches

Rock, gravel, and rubber mulches last for years without needing replacement. They work well in desert landscapes and areas where you want a more permanent solution. Inorganic mulches do not improve soil quality but they excel at weed prevention and moisture conservation.

Complete Bed Maintenance Services

Mulching is just one part of keeping garden beds healthy and attractive. Our bed maintenance services include everything your plantings need:

Weed Control

We remove existing weeds and apply pre-emergent treatments to prevent new ones from sprouting. Regular maintenance keeps beds weed-free so your plants do not have to compete for water and nutrients.

Edging and Borders

Clean edges between beds and lawn areas give your landscape a professional appearance. We maintain crisp edges and install or repair borders as needed to keep mulch contained and grass from invading beds.

Seasonal Refreshing

Mulch fades, decomposes, and gets scattered over time. We add fresh mulch to maintain proper depth, usually 2 to 4 inches, and restore the clean appearance of your beds. Most properties benefit from mulch refreshing once or twice per year.

Our Mulching Process

We start by cleaning out old, decomposed mulch if needed and removing all weeds. Next, we edge the beds for clean lines and apply weed barrier fabric in problem areas. Then we spread fresh mulch to the proper depth, being careful not to pile it against plant stems or tree trunks which can cause rot. Finally, we clean up thoroughly, leaving your beds looking perfect.

Quality mulching takes more than just dumping material on the ground. Proper depth, coverage, and placement make the difference between mulch that helps your plants and mulch that creates problems. Our crew has the experience to do it right. We also coordinate bed maintenance with other services like regular lawn care and complete landscape maintenance for a unified approach to your property.

Frequently Asked Questions