Should you remove old mulch before putting down new mulch?

• <div><p>Mulch is made from natural materials, which will break down and add nutrients to your soil for better plant and soil health, so removing old mulch is unnecessary before putting down new mulch. However, if you live in a particularly moist area, it’s possible that the old mulch will harbor fungus or mold, which can hurt plant health. If you notice these issues, you might want to consider removing the old mulch first. Otherwise, save time and money by placing new mulch right over the old mulch.</p></div>

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Q: What time of year is best to mulch?

• <div><p>Mid to late spring is the best time of year to mulch. If you do it too early in the spring, the mulch could slow down the warming process of the soil and affect how well plants grow. By mid to late spring the temperatures are usually steadying, making it an ideal time to spread mulch.</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>

Q: Does organic mulch attract bugs?

• <div><p>While organic mulch offers many benefits, it can also attract bugs looking for shelter, food, and water. Insects, rodents, snails, and slugs are often attracted to its decomposing material.</p></div>

Q: What type of grass grows best in sandy soil?

• <div><p>Grass varieties such as tall fescue, zoysia, Bermuda, Bahia, and centipede grow best in sandy soil. These types of grass are drought resistant, so they help retain water and nutrients more easily. Consult a local lawn care company to determine the best type of grass to plant in your sandy lawn. </p></div>

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Reviewed in October 2024
Great people, great service, great work! They installed gutters and landscaping bricks and mulch in my front yard! I was impressed with the time they got everything done and the quiality of the worked preformed. They will work with you for anything you want and make great suggestions. Would...
MoJo's Handy Family
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Reviewed in May 2022
Very unsatisfactory. We have had Garpiel fertilizing our lawn for many years, but our lawn never looked great. They recommended that we reseed due to the poor quality of our grass. We had the old lawn killed, new topsoil installed and then reseeded around the 3rd week in September. They waited a...
GARPIEL LANDSCAPING
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Reviewed in September 2016
It was very smooth and they work well together. James knows his trees. They trimmed four, mulched and raked, and were only at the house a total of 2-1/2 hours.
Almighty Tree Care
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Reviewed in January 2014
I have always been pleased with Bryans work and his work ethic to do the job as it should be done. He always listens well to what I want done. If he notes anything that needs to be done that I have missed, he will draw it to my attention. Those notations are always merited. Bryan maintains a...
E Z LAWN CARE & MORE
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Reviewed in April 2012
DO NOT hire this landscape Company irrespective of "his" so-called credentials. Had to call him several times to find out start date. Showed up and began job while I was at work which was against agreement. Installed plants and DID not provide NEW topsoil and grade properly against...
RIVER VALLEY LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in April 2010
Estimate given the day after I called. Final bill very close to estimate. Called and kept in touch during course of work being done. Fence has a flower garden next to most of it. Plants were all in great shape after. They moved the mulch away from fence while cleaning and staining. Made it...
First Class Building Maintenance, Inc
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Robbins Landscaping & Excavating

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