When is the best time to install mulch?

• <div><p>The best time to lay mulch depends on the type of mulch and the reason for installing it: </p><ul><li><p>Summer: Adding extra mulch helps soil retain moisture and keeps weeds at bay, allowing plants to thrive. </p></li><li><p>Fall: Adding mulch helps control weeds and keeps soil and roots warm during the cooler months. Aim to add a layer of mulch 2 to 4 inches deep.</p></li><li><p>Winter: Mulch around perennial plants to help keep them insulated.</p></li><li><p>Spring: Wait until the ground has thawed. Depending on the thickness, add between 1 and 4 inches of mulch to provide freeze and rain protection and enrich the soil.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: How do I prepare my yard for river rock?

• <div><p>To prepare your yard for river rocks, smaller rocks may require laying landscape fabric to keep the stones from sinking into the ground while encouraging proper water drainage. You should also clear the land of weeds and larger boulders and, in some cases, test the density of the soil to ensure it can handle the weight.</p></div>

Q: Can you get a custom gravel color?

• <div><p>Yes, you can custom-color your gravel if you&rsquo;d like. Use an acrylic- or oil-based paint designed for outdoor use, and apply sealant to protect it from the elements. Some companies offer customized color gravel, either mixing the colorant in a cement mixer with gravel or using industrial mixers to dye, paint, or color it.</p></div>

Q: Should I use rocks or mulch in my foundation planting beds?

• <div><p>If you like the look of mulch in your plant beds, be aware that it can attract a variety of pests, including termites. To avoid wood-to-foundation contact, leave a one-foot barrier around your house and fill it in with rocks or gravel, starting mulch past that barrier and working it outward into your plant beds. </p></div>

Q: Do you need to compact crushed stone or gravel?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;re using crushed stone or gravel as a base material, then yes, you should compact it to prevent movement of the top layers. For instance, if you don&rsquo;t compact crushed stone or gravel and you lay pavers on top of them, the pavers will shift over time. However, if you&rsquo;re using gravel or crushed stone as a top layer for aesthetic purposes, you might not want to compact the materials.</p></div>

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Last update on October 05, 2025

Reviewed in November 2024
I can't say enough good things about Jesse & Hannah. They are extremely attentive to every detail on my property as well as with billing. They not only regularly maintain the landscaping of my vacation rental property but have also made significant upgrades to the landscaping too. They've...
Rough Terrain Landscapes
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Reviewed in May 2017
Everything we have done with Andy turned out well and he has always been willing to take calls or come back out to check on things. I'd recommend him based on his interest in doing things the right way at a competitive price.
New View Landscaping
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Reviewed in April 2022
Stay True Lawn Care was extremely helpful with the clean up of my yard. The crew was very professional, extremely polite and friendly, as well as reliable. This was not an easy job for them but the result of pruning my three large trees, trimming bushes along the house, removing weeds, as well...
Stay True Lawn Care
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Reviewed in October 2021
The drivers were very competent and courteous. They came when scheduled and navigated a tight delivery area with no problems. Their prices are very fair. I would totally use them again and recommend them to anyone.
Mike Clark Trucking
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Reviewed in August 2015
Very pleased with the service we got and the turn around time on our project. Brent walked us through everything, showed us plants to and was very knowledgable about all of them. He came up with a great design and was very happy with the result.
Ginger Valley Farms
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Reviewed in June 2014
So my wife and I finally bought our first home. Ill admit, it was a bit of a fixer upper, but we got it at a great price due to the fact that the landscaping was nonexistent. So upon moving in, my wife told me that women at the place she banks at (Union Bank )raved about a guy named Larry, who's...
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Barraza Construction, Inc.

11341 Crest View Drive

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Barraza Construction, Inc.

11341 Crest View Drive

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Welcome to BARRAZA CONSTRUCTION INC! We take pride in the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!

"Great service, everything exceed expectations."

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White Oak Land Management

PO Box 1554

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White Oak Land Management

PO Box 1554

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We are a land management company specializing in brush clearing, mulching, fire mitigation, and hazardous or unwanted tree removal as well as tree care, including chipping and clean-up. We also perform the following: - stump grinding - property maintenance - creating defensible space - grading - fire abatement

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

"This is a top tier company. They rescued us from a large downed oak tree blocking our driveway the morning after a major storm. They arrived within 15 minutes of my call, were reasonably priced and did a perfect job beyond my expectations. I will definitely call them again for some other projects that need attention."

Jeff E on January 2023

Rainbow Ranch Farms

P.O. Box 570

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Rainbow Ranch Farms

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Growing organic, heritage, free range poultry without the use of any corn, soy, NO G.M.O's or wheat.

Fresh or freshly frozen poultry consumer-direct. Pick up is available at the farm in the High Desert. A small scale grass based, free range, pastured and permaculture farm.

Rainbow Ranch Farms produces premium meat for exceptional flavor and high density nutritional value, and NOT for industrialized yield, size and quick turn-over.

About Rainbow Ranch Farms Heritage Breeds: Heritage Breeds are old fashioned and historic breeds of animals such as those our ancestors raised and enjoyed. They are not genetically altered, T.G, genetically modified or "manufactured." In many cases, they are rare, endangered breeds, on the verge of extinction.

1. Rainbow Ranch Farms works toward the preservation of endangered species and old fashioned farming practices, which is good for us, our families, livestock, land and the environment.

2. Heritage breeds manage themselves and are quite hardy. They are natural breeders and do not require artificial insemination.

3. Heritage breeds have a robust and natural flavor and taste like meat has always been intended to taste and bursting with nutritional value.

4. Heritage breeds are happiest and healthiest when free ranged, grass fed and pastured without confinement, They need the fresh breeze and sunshine to maintain proper health.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is a Community Supported Agricultural Program (C.S.A.). We offer classes on permaculture farming, sustainbale farming, and poultry processing.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is a small scale permaculture farm growing premium meats without the use of medications, antibiotics, hormones or steroids.

Rainbow Ranch Farms is operated by farm members, volunteers and participants, all sharing similar values, philosophies and ideas on how food should be grown, harvested, processed and handled.

Rainbow Ranch Farms humane handling practices, are second-to-none.

True free range poultry are NOT vegetarians, in fact chickens naturally scratch, and eat worms, grubs and bugs. Healthy and delicious poultry is from happy chickens, grown naturally.