How Much Mulch Do You Really Need?

One of the most common questions homeowners ask before refreshing their landscape beds is: “How much mulch do I actually need?” Buy too little and your beds end up thin and patchy. Buy too much and you waste money or end up with a pile of extra mulch sitting in the driveway. The good news...

Whether you’re refreshing your landscaping for spring or simply trying to keep weeds under control, mulch is one of the most powerful tools at your disposal. It does far more than just improve the appearance of your flower beds. Mulch contributes to long-term plant health, soil protection, and overall landscape performance. In this article, we’ll...

1. Thou Shalt Not Use the Wrong Mulch Different types of mulch serve different purposes, and using the wrong kind can spell disaster for your landscaping. For example: Wood Chips are ideal for flower beds but may rob the soil of nitrogen if mixed in. Rubber Mulch lasts forever but doesn’t enrich the soil. Straw...

Colin Can Help LLC, 2026 © All Rights Reserved