Will mulching in the fall attract termites?

• <div><p>Mulching any time of year can attract termites, so there’s no added risk in the fall. The important thing to remember is that termites are attracted to rotting wood, so you need to lay a thin enough layer that won’t trap too much moisture and lead to rotting. A layer between 1 and 4 inches thick should provide all the benefits you’re looking for without attracting termites.</p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2014
Great! Did not only deliver soil, but distributed where asked and leveled where needed. Very pleased with the quality of topsoil, the work performed and the workers.
Alaska Premier Services
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Reviewed in April 2015
The workers showed up on time and laid the sod lawn after laying down topsoil. They made a second trip to get more sod to completely cover the area. They couldn't finish it the first day so they return the second day on time. They did an excellent job and there were no seems to be...
A-1 Lawn & Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2012
I wanted to have some topsoil delivered. They helped me estimate how much I needed (10 yards) and then set up delivery for the same day. The delivery driver called me to give me notice when he was on his way and then he showed up in time. He was very polite and accommodating and dumped the...
Titan LLC Anchorages Landcape Contractor
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Reviewed in February 2016
He offers good advice and recommendations, is conscious of your budget and is punctual. He gets the work done as scheduled. He cleans up and leaves everything in perfect shape. After working with Barry, I terminated the gardener who spends about 10 minutes every other week and who allowed...
Aussie Landscape
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Reviewed in June 2013
T & J Gravel Products Inc are prompt, they let you know what the cost will be and how long they have to drive and they let you know if they can or cannot do it. They were quick, they just asked where we wanted it dumped and that was it. We just had them dump it where we wanted it so that we...
T & J Gravel Products Inc
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Reviewed in January 2017
Carlos and his crew were very prompt and worked on all the days and at the times they said they would be there. All employees were pleasant. They accomplished a lot each day. They were considerate at all times, parking at the side of my driveway to allow me access to and from my garage. Not once...
CARLOS LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in July 2017
Faster than expected, but the mess they made of my yard staggered me a bit. Would have really appreciated being consulted about location of inspection tubes, as one of them got located right in the middle of the access road to the back of my property. Also the tubes were installed cockeyed so...
Knik Landscaping
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Mulch and Topsoil questions, answered by experts

Mulching any time of year can attract termites, so there’s no added risk in the fall. The important thing to remember is that termites are attracted to rotting wood, so you need to lay a thin enough layer that won’t trap too much moisture and lead to rotting. A layer between 1 and 4 inches thick should provide all the benefits you’re looking for without attracting termites.

Top up your gravel driveway whenever water starts to pool in areas. This is bound to happen over time. You can be proactive and top up your driveway at the start of the warm season, and then check on it throughout the summer, particularly after heavy rainfall. Every few years, you should consider installing a new, clean layer of gravel—and that’s a good opportunity to install a layer of landscaping fabric before doing so.

Keeping your gravel driveway beautiful—or any gravel structure for that matter—does call for regular maintenance. You may occasionally need to add more gravel to low areas if you notice any pooling after rainfall. Gravel might also become excessively dusty over time. You can compact it with a mechanical compactor, which you can rent for around $80 to $85 per day.

To minimize maintenance requirements for your gravel, it’s important to ensure your land is properly graded before installing the gravel. It’s also helpful to lay landscaping fabric beforehand to keep it in place.

If you’re mulching in the fall, aim to lay down the material right after the first frost, which will vary by climate. Late October and early November are good time ranges to aim for. Try to lay down your mulch after a light rainfall to lock in moisture for root growth through the winter.

Landscape boulders, especially porous stones like sandstone or granite, can crack or break over time. Cracks occur when water seeps into the surface of the stone and freezes. The risk is highest when it rains during the day and temperatures freeze overnight since the moisture has time to penetrate deeper into the rock before expanding.

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