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Top-Rated Mulch and topsoil pros in Mather - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Ibarra Landscape
Ibarra Landscape
5.0(
57
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Lawn Care - Maintain and Mow a Lawn

Serving Mather, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn’t be happier with the work Ibarra Landscape did on my property. From start to finish, they were professional, punctual, and attentive to detail. The crew transformed my yard beautifully — the lawn looks lush and clean, and the new plants and stonework really made a difference."
Ibarra Landscaping
Ibarra Landscaping
Ibarra Landscaping
Ibarra Landscaping
Ibarra Landscaping

+54

Response time8 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by67%of homeowners
Avatar for BlueStar Landscape Solutions
BlueStar Landscape Solutions
4.9(
29
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Mather, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I recently hired Ernie and George with Bluestar to bid and ultimately complete what I am calling "phase 2" of my backyard. I put a pool in when I first moved in 2 years ago and the second half and both sides of the house were unfinished. I had unfortunately worked with shrubhub to design something and that experience is one I wouldn't recommend. That said, I worked with blue star to come up with a design that was within my budget (after some back and forth and cutting a few things out) which was not huge. They were both super flexible, understanding, great listeners, detail-focused, and I ended up with a phenomenal phase two! I was happy with the experience overall and would definitely recommend Blue Star."
Becker project
Hill project
Merill Lynch job
Drain Pipe Installation - Exterior Project
Becker project

+24

Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Maranata Landscaping Inc.
5.0(
7
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Mather, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Customers say: True professional

"Excellently, we are very pleased with the completed project. Jaime and crew were wonderful. They took great care in their work and always left the area clean when they left for the day."
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+87

2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for Capital City Landscape Development
Capital City Landscape Development
4.1(
162
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Landscape - Install Landscaping for Yard or Garden

Serving Mather, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"These guys were fantastic, from when Mark first came out to meet with me till even after the job was done and paid for. They did it all, excavating, large retaining walls, sprinklers, sod, concrete, hooking up an old waterfall, fences and a very custom gate. Very easy to work with, all my neighbors complement the yard. I went from the worst yard in the neighborhood to what I believe to be the nicest but I m a little biased. I told Mark what I wanted and he gave me some options on what I could do, I couldn t be happier with the job."
Paver patio
BBQ area
Back yard patio and walkways
Retaining wall and board on board fencing
wall and fencing

+4

Response time11 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Mulch and Topsoil FAQs, answered by experts

Mulching any time of year can be beneficial, so you can choose based on your preference. Most homeowners avoid the winter and summer because of the uncomfortable temperatures, so spring and fall are often best. Try not to mulch right before heavy rainfall or a big storm is expected, as wind and runoff can move newly laid mulch around and make more work for you.

This will depend on the depth of the structure. For a landscape, patio, or walkway that’s around 2 inches deep, a ton of gravel will cover around 100 square feet or about 0.6 cubic yards. However, if you’re building a driveway, which should be a minimum of 12 inches deep, you’d need about 6 tons of gravel to cover the same area.

The best mulches for trees are wood chips, bark nuggets, or pine straw. Depending on your goals, you may want to avoid using plastic, stone, rubber, or wet grass clippings. Plastic mulch prevents water from reaching the mulched areas of your tree, stones don’t offer any nutritional benefits to the soil, rubber can release byproducts into the soil when it decomposes, and wet grass clippings can lead to rot. 

Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.

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.

While they’re popular and have a lot of pros, the cons of river rocks include the following:

  • River rocks don’t break down or provide nutrients to plants. 

  • These stones can get hot and scorch nearby plants. 

  • River stones may heat the surrounding soil to inhospitable temperatures. 

  • Rocks can block rainwater from seeping into the ground if installations are too thick or tightly packed.

Most downsides occur when using river rock as mulch in gardens and flower beds. However, you can still incorporate river rocks into your landscape as long as you use them in the correct ways.

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