What is the best mulch to put around a tree?

• <div><p>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. </p><p>Plastic may prove beneficial in cold climates in the winter, but wood chips are the ideal option for most environments.</p></div>

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Q: Can you put topsoil over sand to grow grass?

• <div><p>Yes, you can put topsoil over sand to encourage grass growth. The topsoil will help to improve water retention and promote grass roots&rsquo; development, making it a recommended step of the seeding process. Adding a layer of topsoil will provide additional nutrients to the sandy soil, helping the grass grow and remain healthy through many seasons.</p></div>

Q: Can you mix small and large gravel?

• <div><p>Yes, and in many cases, you should. Large gravel works best as a base layer because it improves drainage and keeps the surface stable. A top layer of smaller gravel fills in gaps and creates a smoother, more compacted surface. This combination is common in driveways and high-traffic areas where both stability and comfort matter.</p></div>

Q: How long does mulch last?

• <div><p>Replace organic mulch every <b>one to two years</b>, depending on the variety. Wood chips and straw, for example, will last a couple of years, while grass clippings and pine needles need replacing every several months. Inorganic mulch&mdash;such as rock and rubber chips&mdash;can stay in place for up to four years, depending on erosion and general garden upkeep. </p></div>

Q: Do you need topsoil before hydroseed?

• <div><p>Yes, you need to add topsoil before you hydroseed to ensure the roots can grow deep. You should cultivate and add compost or amendments to your soil before hydroseeding for optimal growth. Without topsoil, your hydroseed might not take root, leading to wasted effort and money down the drain. Soil preparation is key to the success of DIY hydroseeding.</p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
This company is no joke. They are a well coordinated group that show up to the job ready to work. Amazing detail given to protecting your property and cleaning up afterwards. Our tree was beyond big, right next to the garage and reached across our yard over to the top of the neighbor's...
Quinonez Tree Service
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Reviewed in May 2020
After the job is done, you have to do some work to get it all cleaned up. Plan accordingly. I got enough "free" mulch from my 30" stump to mulch around 4 large cherry trees and plenty left over. A wheelbarrow, shovel, and a couple hours of good work, got it all cleaned up.
Stump Brothers, LLC
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Reviewed in April 2019
Chris and his crew are great! His estimate was 30% lower than that of the big company that appears on Angies List at the top. And Chris pointed out that my neighbors huge elm tree that's on the fence and overhangs most of my house and yard had a large branch that was broken off and just hanging...
Live Oak Tree Company
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Reviewed in July 2017
I couldn't be happier with my experience with Easy Home Improvement. I would highly recommend them to all my friends, neighbors, and fellow Angie's List-ers. Mickey came out to give me an estimate within a day or so of my original call. He answered all my questions and helped me understand what...
Easy Home Improvement
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Reviewed in November 2016
Hired Ground Control to topsoil/sod my backyard and again later to tear out and replace my back driveway. Sod - excellent work, looked great, appreciated the owner explaining the watering needed etc, would definitely recommend for lawn work. Concrete work (driveway) was another story. Mostly...
GROUND CONTROL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE L.L.C.
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Reviewed in March 2016
To be fair, I'm not commenting on the quality of service. I'm guessing based on the excellent reviews that this service provider has received that they may actually be good at what they do. Further, it was these reviews that made me inclined to purchase the "Deal" in the first place. However,...
N & T Landscaping Service, Inc.
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Reviewed in January 2016
Asked for a quote to deliver 5 yards of topsoil. Took three days to receive a response saying they couldn't do it
Grow Earth Sod Farm & Landscaping
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Reviewed in October 2013
I highly recommend Precision Tree & Shrub to anyone in need of a tree removal service. Issue: Old maple tree (about 60 feet tall, base diameter abt 3.5 ft - I'm likely underestimating here) that had a huge section break off in a storm two years ago and land in the neighbor's yard. Also a...
PRECISION TREE & SHRUB SERVICES, INC
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Reviewed in October 2008
Scott came out and walked the area and gave me an estimate for the front and back yard. I opted to do only the front yard which was $1300 to replace the lawn with SOD and fill in the flower beds with bark dust/mulch to give a consistent look. Scott also came up with an idea regarding the maple...
SCOTT NELSON LANDSCAPING
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