Mulching

Enhance the health and appearance of your landscape with our professional mulching services! At Kettering Lawn and Landscaping, we apply fresh mulch to garden beds, helping to retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil health. Mulching also gives your yard a clean, polished look while protecting plant roots from extreme temperatures. Contact us today to schedule your mulching service!

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Our Process

Prepare the Area

We begin by removing debris, including leaves, weeds, and old mulch buildup, to create a clean surface for new mulch. Next, we define crisp bed edges to enhance the landscape’s appearance and prevent mulch from spilling into the lawn. Finally, we eliminate existing weeds ensuring a neat and low-maintenance mulch bed.

Apply Pre-Emergent

To keep your landscape beds weed-free, we apply a pre-emergent herbicide before mulching. This treatment helps prevent weed seeds from germinating, reducing maintenance and keeping your mulch beds looking fresh longer. By applying pre-emergent before laying new mulch, we create a protective barrier that stops weeds before they start.

Install Mulch

We offer a variety of high-quality mulch options, including hardwood, cedar, and dyed mulch. Our team carefully spreads mulch at the optimal depth of 2-3 inches to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and regulate soil temperature without harming plants. We rake and smooth the mulch for a clean, polished, and professional finish.

Mulching FAQ

1. Why is mulching important?

Mulch helps retain moisture, suppress weeds, regulate soil temperature, and improve soil health. It also enhances the appearance of your landscape by giving it a clean, polished look.

2. How often should I replace mulch?

We recommend refreshing mulch once a year to maintain its benefits and appearance. Over time, mulch decomposes and loses its effectiveness.

3. What types of mulch do you offer?

We offer a variety of high-quality mulch options, including hardwood, cedar, and dyed mulch, to suit your landscape’s needs and aesthetic preferences.

4. How deep should mulch be applied?

We apply mulch at the optimal depth of 2-3 inches to provide maximum benefits without suffocating plants or causing excess moisture retention.

5. Do you remove old mulch before installing new mulch?

Yes, we remove excess old mulch and debris to ensure a clean surface before applying fresh mulch, promoting better soil health and a neater appearance.

6. Will mulch help with weed control?

Yes! Mulch naturally suppresses weed growth by blocking sunlight, and we also apply a pre-emergent herbicide before installation to further prevent weeds from sprouting.

7. Do I need to be home for my mulch installation?

No, as long as we have access to the areas being mulched, our team can complete the job without you being present.

8. How long does mulch installation take?

The time depends on the size of your property, but most mulch installations can be completed within a few hours.

9. When is the best time to mulch?

Spring and fall are the best times to apply mulch. Spring mulching helps retain moisture and prevent weeds, while fall mulching insulates plant roots for the colder months.

10. How do I schedule a mulch installation?

Simply contact Kettering Lawn and Landscaping at (937) 543-0255 or visit ketteringlandscaping.com to book your mulching service today!