Since 2000 in business
Mulch installation in Kernersville, NC
Mulch installation around Kernersville: hardwood, pine bark or pine straw on edged beds, or delivered by the yard.
Spring mulch books from mid-February.
Free written estimate before work starts
- Since 2000 in business.
- Licensed and insured.
How much mulch you need, and when to put it down
A cubic yard covers about 100 square feet at three inches deep, or about 160 square feet at two. Measure each bed's length by its width and add them up. A typical front bed takes a yard or two, and we confirm the amount before any work starts. For low or worn beds, fresh topsoil can go down first.
Spring, once the soil has warmed, sets your beds up for the season, and a light fall top-up adds a little winter insulation. Most beds do well with one refresh a year.
Prefer to spread it yourself? We deliver mulch by the cubic yard and drop it where you want it, on the driveway or at the curb.
Late winter to spring
Fresh mulch once the soil warms sets beds up for summer.
Fall refresh
A light top-up insulates roots through winter.
Depth: 2 to 3 inches
About one cubic yard per 100 square feet at three inches.
How we install mulch
- Beds cleaned and edgedWeeds and debris out, then a crisp edge cut against the lawn.
- Old matted mulch removed if neededYears of buildup raked out so new mulch is not piled on old.
- Laid 2 to 3 inches deepLess does little for weeds; more holds too much water against roots.
- Kept off trunks and stemsPulled a few inches back from bark. No volcanoes, which trap moisture and invite rot.
- Hauled off and cleaned upDebris goes with us, and walks and drives are blown clean.
- Delivery only, if you preferDropped by the cubic yard on the driveway or at the curb for you to spread.
Beds we have mulched
Mulch cost by bed area, mulch type and prep
Mulch is measured by the cubic yard, so bed area and depth come first, then the type you pick.
- Total bed area
- Square footage and depth set how many cubic yards the job takes.
- Mulch type
- Hardwood, pine bark and pine straw differ in cost and in how often they need a refresh.
- Bed preparation
- Weeding, removing old mulch and cutting new edges add time before the first load goes down.
- Installed or delivered
- Delivery only costs less than full installation.
Mulch day: edge first, then lay
We measure the beds
Length by width for each bed, and the depth it needs, so the amount is right the first time.
You pick the mulch
Hardwood, pine bark or pine straw, installed or delivered by the yard.
We clean, edge and lay it
Beds weeded and edged, then mulch spread evenly and pulled back from the stems.
Walks and drives blown clean
Bags, debris and spill hauled off before we leave.
Pine straw, pine bark or hardwood?
| Mulch type | Best for | Upkeep |
|---|---|---|
| Shredded hardwood | Best for: Slopes and defined beds; it knits together, stays put and improves the soil. Natural, or dyed black, brown or red. | Upkeep: One solid refresh a year |
| Pine bark | Best for: Flatter beds and around established shrubs; nuggets last longer but can float in a downpour. | Upkeep: Low; lasts longer than hardwood |
| Pine straw | Best for: Wooded looks and acid-loving plants such as azaleas and camellias; the lower-cost option. | Upkeep: Refresh about twice a year |
The right mulch at the right depth
Good mulch does more than tidy up a bed, which is why it is part of our landscape maintenance visits. In Kernersville's clay soil and hot summers, the right mulch at the right depth holds water, blocks weeds and keeps roots cool from May through September.
A proper layer slows evaporation, so beds need less water through a North Carolina summer. It blocks the light weed seeds need, keeps soil from washing off clay slopes in a hard rain (a steep one may need a retaining wall), and evens out soil temperature. As it breaks down, it loosens heavy clay too.
We install mulch and deliver it across Kernersville and the Triad, and we help you choose the type that fits your beds, your slope and your budget, rather than whatever happens to be on the truck. Mulch is part of our wider landscaping services.
How much mulch, how often, and delivery only
How much mulch do I need?
About one cubic yard per 100 square feet at three inches deep. Measure each bed's length by its width, and we will confirm the total for you.
Pine straw or hardwood mulch?
Pine straw costs less per refresh, lays in easily on slopes and suits acid-loving plants, but it breaks down faster and wants a refresh about twice a year. Hardwood holds its color and stays put longer, feeds the clay as it decomposes and needs one refresh a year.
How often should I re-mulch?
Hardwood usually holds up for a year. Pine straw is lighter and tends to need a refresh twice a year.
Do you deliver without installing?
Yes. We deliver by the cubic yard if you would rather spread it yourself.
Get a mulch estimate
Tell us about the job. We come out, look at it with you and put a price in writing. Nothing starts until you approve it.
Rather talk, or send a photo?
Request a free written estimate
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