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: 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: How much does topsoil cost?

<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: 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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Reviewed in February 2024
Evergreen has been caring for my properties for more than a decade. I am well pleased with their performance. I’ve been told many times over the years that my yard is the best in the neighborhood. Blake and his crew work hard and take pride in making sure everything is tip top. Several...
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Reviewed in September 2017
Perfect, I met with mike and his crew on a Monday and by Friday the job was done! The guys did a good of keeping the area clean while they were working. Very pleased with the service. Will call again if needed.
Michael Addisen
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Reviewed in May 2018
The guys worked very hard and did an excellent job. I use them quite often and they always do great. If I ever have a question about something they come back and take care of it at no charge.
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Reviewed in November 2014
Michael Dusevic?s team, Pasqual and Jose, hand turned an awkward, hilly, rocky, root, and tree limb infested, fall bulb and perennial flowerbed. This bed has been neglected for about 30 years. These wonderful gentlemen planted a couple of thousand daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, narcissus,...
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Reviewed in September 2017
Always completes the work I ask him to do on every occasion I have had him work at my home. I have him scheduled to come and do some more lawn/yard work for me on September 22, 2017
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Reviewed in January 2019
Excelent team, hardworking, punctual and very polite. They do exactly what they said they’re going to do and don’t make up things you don’t need done just to try to get money out of you like other services I’ve used in the past. They do a great job and at very good prices compared to others that...
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Reviewed in April 2018
As always, Michael and his team did an outstanding job! I needed several areas cleaned up, shrubs trimmed and pruned, and mulching in the backyard. Everything looks great. I had a tree that had come up due to the rain. They were able to remove that for me as well. Everything was done on time,...
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Reviewed in February 2014
Even though I provided my phone number when I purchased the deal, he was unable to view it on his profile. Instead of calling me, he was emailing me through Angie’s List and I did not get them immediately. It did slow the process down a bit. When they came out for the deal, I liked the work that...
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Reviewed in March 2014
Two young men and the supervisor Mike arrived and immediately began working triming my shrubs, rose bushes, weeding the beds and then put mulch down. Mike left them on their own and they continued to work weeding, raking leaves even emptied my grandchildrens sand box for me, Mike went and...
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Reviewed in May 2014
Michael and his team did an outstanding job. They were prompt and professional. Michael even went above and beyond and painted the deck railings and trim, even though that was not part of the job. The front yard looks like new landscaping has just been put in, and the deck is flawless. I...
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