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>

Top 10 Best Mulch and topsoil pros in Hobart, WA

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Last update on August 06, 2025

Reviewed in April 2025
Felix and his team were prompt, upfront, hard working, and did an overall fantastic job. If anything needed an adjustment, Felix made sure it happened to our satisfaction. I normally don’t do reviews, but in exceptional cases like this one, I’m happy to provide it for a job WELL DONE!
Unique Landscaping LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Amazing! So fast to come out and ready to work around your schedule!! Great deal! I will definitely be using Felix for all future landscaping projects
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Reviewed in August 2024
Love the work Felix and crew did in cleaning up my front and back yard area! Hectics of everyday life left all my plants well overgrown, unmaintained, and weeds running havoc. Fast, friendly, and great quality service. I love walking to my front/back door again - beautiful work. My expectations...
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Reviewed in October 2017
Northeast Landscaping, through the expertise of their owner Carlos and his very qualified team of employees, did an excellent job 1) first installing an extensive French drain system in our back yard to address a serious water drainage problem that we've had for years, and then 2) replacing the...
North East Landscaping Services
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Reviewed in April 2019
We got a written estimate in a timely fashion. The work was scheduled and the workers were prompt and efficient. They did a great job, including cleaning up loose mulch. The yard looks terrific. As soon as they were done, I received an emailed invoice - no problem there. However, the email had a...
North East Landscaping Services
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Reviewed in June 2017
Used them twice for a total of 60 hours. Hard working, did a variety of yard work from weeding, small trees, and big muscle jobs I can't do. Very happy. Highly recommend! 4 trucks to yard waste @ $250 ea. and bark delivered and spread @ $300. Was additional
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Reviewed in January 2020
The NE Landscaping guys have done a fantastic job of transforming my large back yard. It had gotten decimated by the felling of two enormous Lombardy Poplar trees. They got the job done in one day, and did a great clean up afterwards. Highly recommend.
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Reviewed in June 2020
Very well. Landscapers arrived an hour early, completed work quickly, answered all my questions, and left everything clear of debris.
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Reviewed in March 2015
Juan's crew completed the significant amount of work I had laid out within the contracted time parameters. They had the tools and the strength to clear out the overgrown beds. I then had a clean slate to recover with landscape fabric and mulched bark chips. They filled my entire 35 gallon...
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Reviewed in July 2015
Because of various health issues, we had been ignoring a lot of the yard work at our home for several years. The crew from North East came in like a whirlwind and did a MAJOR clean up job. They trimmed back invasive ivy and blackberries, pulled out a large dead yew, weeded our stone patio,...
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Mulch and topsoil pros in Hobart

Sergio Landscaping, LLC

1742 Cole Street, Unit 682

Sergio Landscaping, LLC

1742 Cole Street, Unit 682

Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

22 local quotes requested

Sergio Landscaping LLC, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Sergio and his crew kept us informed throughout the entire process, we would definitely use them again and highly recommend them for your landscaping needs. Susan L"

Steven L on October 2024

"Sergio and his crew kept us informed throughout the entire process, we would definitely use them again and highly recommend them for your landscaping needs. Susan L"

Steven L on October 2024

Juan Mayorga Contractor

Juan Mayorga Contractor

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 95% of Angi customers

6 years of experience

Juan Mayorga Contractor is a premiere full service residential contractor that operates out of Lake Tapps, WA. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"Been working with Juan for several years now - does great with the general maintenance and face dinner several other projects to clean up the yard and trees"

Doug T on July 2025

Juan Mayorga Contractor is a premiere full service residential contractor that operates out of Lake Tapps, WA. We pride ourselves on high quality work and precise attention to details. Call today!

"Been working with Juan for several years now - does great with the general maintenance and face dinner several other projects to clean up the yard and trees"

Doug T on July 2025

Fresh cuts

10818 111th Ct NE Apt#0207

10818 111th Ct NE Apt#0207

15 local quotes requested

Free onsite estimate

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They did a great job removing and dumping all of my yard waste "

Noemi N on August 2025

"They did a great job removing and dumping all of my yard waste "

Noemi N on August 2025

Evergreen Life Landscape Construction

Evergreen Life Landscape Construction

8 years of experience

Free onsite estimate

Evergreen Life Landscape Construction is recognized as one of Seattle's leading full-service landscaping companies. Since 2017, Evergreen Life Landscape Construction has built a reputation for quality work, excellent customer service, and unsurpassed professionalism. From simple patios to elaborate Putting Greens and outdoor living spaces, some of the areas we specialize in are natural or synthetic, irrigation system, fencing retaining walls pavers, patios, firepits, pressure washing, putting green and more Evergreen Life Landscape Construction can make your dream landscaping a reality and help you protect your investment through ongoing professional maintenance. Contact us for your next landscaping project or renovation.

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

At Cruz Landscape needs are the utmost importance. Our team with 6+ years experience is committed to meeting those needs. We welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver you the best service. No job is to big or too small, please contact us for a free estimate!

"Excellent, he did a great job."

Dakota R on March 2024

"Excellent, he did a great job."

Dakota R on March 2024

Ruiz Landscaping Services LLC.

19918 NE Union Hill Rd

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Ruiz Landscaping Services LLC.

19918 NE Union Hill Rd

5.00(

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Customers say: True professional

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

Ruiz Landscaping provide a large list of services in landscaping services. Landscape maintenance and install , sod install, Planting, Irrigation install and services, Fence install and fix, Pavers & stone patios, walk ways, Retaining walls and steps More then 10 Years of experience on landscape business Family operated are Ruiz landscape start on business in 2016

"Our neighbor actually found and hired Ruiz landscaping to replace a fence that ran along the front of multiple properties. Our fence was the same design and not originally in scope for our neighbor’s project, but we decided to go in together with our neighbor on repairing all fencing. I can only imagine how complicated it can be to have multiple homeowners as clients and to manage multiple billing for the clients, but they did a fantastic, seamless job here. The crew also went above and beyond on cleanup after they finished the project."

Mindy M on February 2021

Customers say: Quick response

Recommended by 100% of Angi customers

My name is Abel Reyes and my number one priority is to see my clients satisfied with my work. I have over 15 years of experience on Pavers, Flag Stone, Patios, Retaining Walls, Lawn Installation, Pruning, Planting, Drainage .I can also provide services with yard maintenance , clean up, tree removal, and much more . I will work with your budget , free estimates. If you have any further questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at 206/941/9619 or email me at [email protected]

"It was great.abel is very knowledgeable and he explained everything he was doing .I'm very happy with the results."

Karen E on July 2025

"It was great.abel is very knowledgeable and he explained everything he was doing .I'm very happy with the results."

Karen E on July 2025

18 years of experience

We are a family owned company. We enjoy working with all of our communities to ensure their Landscapes are as unique as can be.

18 years of experience

General Landscaping, Hardscaping and Property Management.

Nature's Concept Construction

10115 Holly Dr

No reviews

Nature's Concept Construction

10115 Holly Dr

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13 years of experience

My business is small employing a minimum of 2 guys, services ranging from fence construction to a variety of handyman projects like replacing your light bulbs to pressure washing your entire roof. General yard cleanupsale to hauling and moving any Junk or furniture.

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FAQs for mulch and topsoil service projects in Hobart, WA

Topsoil costs from $12 to $55 per cubic yard, 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.

Mulch costs anywhere from $30 to $150 per cubic yard, 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.

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 soil composition to improve plant growth, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil.

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 resist termites 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.

Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and lay mulch 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.