Mulching & Bed Maintenance

More Than Just Good Looks

Fresh mulch instantly makes your property look well-maintained. But mulch does more than just improve appearance. It's one of the most important things you can do for the health of your garden beds and the plants growing in them.

Mulch regulates soil temperature, keeping plant roots cooler in summer and warmer in winter. It retains moisture so plants need less frequent watering. It suppresses weeds by blocking light from reaching weed seeds. And as organic mulch breaks down, it adds nutrients to your soil and improves soil structure.

We provide complete mulching and bed maintenance services that keep your landscape beds looking great while creating the best possible growing conditions for your plants. From mulch installation to edging, weeding, and seasonal refreshing, we handle everything your beds need.

Our Mulching and Maintenance Services

Here's what we do to keep your garden beds in top condition:

• •Fresh mulch installation in spring and fall
• •Bed edging to create clean, defined borders
• •Weed removal and prevention
• •Old mulch removal and replacement
• •Decorative rock and gravel installations
• •Ground cover maintenance around trees and shrubs
• •Seasonal bed cleanup and plant debris removal
• •Soil amendment and bed preparation for new plantings

We work with various mulch types including natural hardwood mulch, cedar mulch, pine bark, and decorative stone. Each material has different benefits for appearance, longevity, and cost. We'll help you choose what works best for your landscape and budget.

Choosing the Right Mulch

Hardwood mulch is the most popular choice for Bayonne properties. It breaks down at a moderate rate, providing nutrients to soil while lasting about 18 to 24 months before needing replacement. It comes in natural brown, black, or red colors to complement different landscape designs.

Cedar mulch costs more but lasts longer and has natural pest-repelling properties. It's excellent around foundation plantings where you want extra protection. Pine bark is another long-lasting option that works well in acidic soil areas or around plants like azaleas and rhododendrons.

Decorative stone and gravel provide a permanent solution that never needs replacement. They work well in modern landscape designs and areas where organic mulch washes away. Stone doesn't provide soil benefits like organic mulch, but it's maintenance-free and excellent for landscape accents around boulders, water features, or architectural plantings.

Proper Installation Makes a Difference

We don't just dump mulch and spread it around. Proper mulching starts with bed preparation. We remove weeds, dead plant material, and debris. We edge bed borders to create clean lines and prevent grass from creeping into beds. Then we apply mulch at the correct depth, typically 2 to 3 inches.

Too much mulch causes problems. Mulch piled against tree trunks or plant stems can cause rot and disease. Mulch deeper than 4 inches can prevent water and air from reaching plant roots. We keep mulch away from plant bases and maintain proper depth throughout your beds.

Most properties benefit from mulch refreshing once or twice a year. Spring installation sets up beds for growing season, while fall mulching provides winter protection for plant roots. We can set up a regular schedule so your beds always look maintained. Many clients combine mulching with our tree and shrub care services for complete landscape maintenance.

Common Questions About Mulching