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Have you attempted to mulch your landscape in the past only to end up with dead plants or a bed full of weeds? While mulching is a simple process on paper, there's enough nuance to it that can lead to an ineffective application. River Bottom Topsoil has been helping residents in Troy and St. Charles County, MO, with the best in landscape materials and mulch delivery for over 20 years. They don't just want to get mulch to their customers; they also want to ensure that their landscapes thrive as a result. 

To do so, it's important to follow a few key steps for effectively preparing and spreading mulch. These steps include:

  • Prepping The Area: Before you even purchase the mulch, you'll want to prepare the area in advance. Your process will vary depending on the size and type of area you're working with, but typical steps include cutting landscape beds, performing weed control, and the optional application of a landscape fabric to keep weeds from growing through the mulch.  
  • mulchDeciding On Mulch Quantity & Variety: How much area do you need to cover with mulch? How thick do you want the bed to be? Calculate the volume and decide if you need bagged or bulk mulch, and then, move on to choosing from the many varieties available. The most popular is the quick-to-decompose hardwood, but there are also very effective bark mulch varieties, as well as inorganic options, like rubber mulch and lava rock. 
  • Spreading Evenly & Efficiently: For bagged mulch, you'll want to empty it across the bed, and either use the back side of a rake or your hands to spread the mulch evenly. Bulk mulch will require the assistance of a shovel and wheelbarrow, and to make it easier on yourself, you'll want to start from the farthest distance and work your way closer to the mulch piles.

With careful, even application and help from the experts at River Bottom Topsoil, you'll take your garden to the next level in no time. Head to their website for information on their topsoil and quarry rock services, and call them at (632) 462-5331 to discuss your mulch needs or request a free estimate today.

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