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Mulching services contribute to healthier, more beautiful plants and trees. If you’re unfamiliar with mulch, you may have many questions about what it does. The guide below covers all you need to know about the material to care for your landscaping. 

What to Know About Mulching Services

What is mulch?

Any ground covering used to control weeds, collect moisture, add nutrients to the soil, and improve the appearance of your landscaping is mulch. Wood chips, colored bark, grass clippings, straw, shredded leaves, and even stones are used for this purpose.

Compost is also a mulching product. It’s often applied to flower and vegetable gardens, which require extra nutrients. 

How does it keep weeds away?

mulching servicesThe covering blocks sunlight from weeds, preventing them from growing. However, some species may still find their way through.

To boost the effectiveness of the layer, ask your landscaper to apply a pre-emergent weed killer and landscape fabric under mulched areas. 

How do landscapers decide what product to use? 

Each yard has unique needs. For example, a landscaper might use rock mulch in an area that needs extra drainage but doesn’t have any plants, since stones can damage delicate roots and heat up the soil. Organic materials, including bark, work in dry areas because they inject moisture into the soil.

Do I need to have it replaced?

Yes, because organic materials decompose and change color over time. 

Mulching services last up to five years, but you may need to schedule replacement every one to two years. The frequency depends on local weather conditions. For example, a year with heavy rainfall or high temperatures could cause the material to break down faster.

 

 

For professional mulching services, turn to Pepper’s Landscaping & Lawn Service Inc. of Trumbull, CT. This family-owned and -operated landscaping company has served most of Fairfield County since 1983. Their landscape designers help homeowners create beautiful and healthy yards. For your convenience, they’re fully licensed and insured. Visit them online to see examples of their work, and call (203) 377-1596 to request a free estimate.

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