What goes down first, topsoil or mulch?

<div><p>Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-you-improve-plant-growth-start-improving-your-soil.htm">soil composition to improve plant growth</a>, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil. </p></div>

Does mulch attract termites?

<div><p>No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/proactive-tips-avoid-termite-damage-your-home.htm">resist termites</a> because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.</p></div>

Do you put anything under mulch?

<div><p>Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preparing-your-landscape-garden-mulch.htm">lay mulch</a> on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.</p></div>

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Q: What's the average cost of topsoil?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/truck-load-fill-dirt.htm">Topsoil costs</a> from <b>$12 to $55 per cubic yard</b>, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.</p></div>

Q: How much does mulch cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-mulch-delivery-and-install-cost.htm">Mulch costs</a> anywhere from <b>$30 to $150 per cubic yard</b>, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.</p></div>

Q: Do you put anything under mulch?

<div><p>Although it&rsquo;s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preparing-your-landscape-garden-mulch.htm">lay mulch</a> on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.</p></div>

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Green Acres Gardening did a phenomenal job from beginning to completion with the revamping of my backyard. They displayed professionalism while making it effortless to engage in friendly conversations. If you are looking for people that sincerely care for your property, are trustworthy, and...
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Gary and his crew were excellent!!! They cleaned up at the end of every day and were very professional. They were responsive to changes we made in the project and gave us excellent advice. They removed the existing grass, leveled the back yard and provided for drainage. They installed mow...
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Mulch and topsoil pros in French Camp

Green Acres Gardening

Green Acres Gardening

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

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We are your one stop shop for all your Lawn care and Lawn maintenance needs. Give us a call today for your FREE Estimate!

"Excellent service. My yard has been transformed due to their constant care and upkeep. My grass is now healthy and green and all bushes and hedges are kept trim and neat. Could not ask for better service."

John A on September 2024

We are your one stop shop for all your Lawn care and Lawn maintenance needs. Give us a call today for your FREE Estimate!

John A on September 2024

Murillo's Javier ME Landscape

Murillo's Javier ME Landscape

35 years of experience

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We offer only the best in quality workmanship and professional courtesy. We specialize in all phases of commercial and residential landscaping. We are committed quality work and outstanding results & are strongly involved in local community activities. We look forward to working with you! We accept cash check and Zelle

"He did a great job. I'm on a monthly service . I'm disabled and my yard is not looking great. Browning so they helped alot. Looks alot better. Browning, Will go away 2weeks now"

Patrick M on June 2025

"He did a great job. I'm on a monthly service . I'm disabled and my yard is not looking great. Browning so they helped alot. Looks alot better. Browning, Will go away 2weeks now"

Patrick M on June 2025

Aguirre's gardening

3512 Dragoo Park Apt 4

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Aguirre's gardening

3512 Dragoo Park Apt 4

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We're a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. Our services are customized to the individual project, paying close attention to the details of each project that we're involved with. We pride ourselves on the quality of our work as well as our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guaranteeing your satisfaction!

A&R landscaping & junk removal - Unlicensed Contractor

A&R landscaping & junk removal - Unlicensed Contractor

1 years of experience

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We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction, from the start to the completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"Thank you, Romero Suarez for turning our dirt and weeds into a beautiful rocky. We love it! And so do the neighbors lol."

Kathy G on August 2025

"Thank you, Romero Suarez for turning our dirt and weeds into a beautiful rocky. We love it! And so do the neighbors lol."

Kathy G on August 2025

Maintaining and revitalizing outdoor spaces is our passion. We thrive in basic lawn care, gardening, hauling, and more essential property maintenance work. Here to resolve any outdoor needs. Ready to serve you with our applied handyman services.

5 years of experience

Hi, my name is Cruz and I run a family owned lawn care business Scenery Lawn Care. Our services include mowing, edging, weed control, trimming and much more we ensure your lawn stays healthy and beautiful. From one time clean ups to weekly bi weekly and monthly no job to small or big.

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At Romero Landscape needs are the utmost importance. Our team with 5+ years experience is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is to big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!

"So far so good appointment for next Wednesday but very pleasant & professional to deal with."

Ronald G on April 2025

"So far so good appointment for next Wednesday but very pleasant & professional to deal with."

Ronald G on April 2025

Gipson Window & Gutter Cleaning

919 Loletta Avenue

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Gipson Window & Gutter Cleaning

919 Loletta Avenue

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5 years of experience

Gipson window and gutter offers window cleaning, gutter cleaning, screen repair and new screens. We have 20 years of experience to help you with your home maintenance needs! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!

"Yes; now my home is safe."

Valerie S on October 2023

"Yes; now my home is safe."

Valerie S on October 2023

Valley View Landscape Maintenance

1317 Payne Ave

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Valley View Landscape Maintenance

1317 Payne Ave

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223 local quotes requested

Since 2000, we have been specializing in lawn care, maintenance, fertilization, and more! All of your lawn care needs, we can do! We guarantee your satisfaction and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out our services offered and call or click to schedule a free estimate today!

"Outstanding job!!! They arrived on time every day and did a fantastic job on my back yard. It looks beautiful and they even did extra things that I needed done! They cleaned up so well you would never have known they were there. Very polite and helpful. I would hire them again without question! Thank you to Andres and his wonderful team!"

Kelly D on May 2025

TruGreen Lawn Care - 5720

1700 N Market

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TruGreen Lawn Care - 5720

"Worst customer service I have seen from a company. Good service at seeing you up but even getting someone out for our first service took a month and countless calls. Just had our follow up service took several weeks and calls to the call center to schedule with no response. Only got someone out by texting the rep that came out last service. Then on the follow up spray the only sprayed 1/4 of the committed area and haven’t been able to get someone to come back out. The call center appears to not communicate to the service department and only takes the call to move on to the next call. They commit to schedules to get up of the phone resulting in another call days later after a no show."

Branden B on August 2022

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FAQs for mulch and topsoil service projects in French Camp, CA

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.

Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress resist termites because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.