That’s Some Good Kentucky Mulch to Blog About!

A mulch service is one of the most beneficial and essential services you can get on your property. It is very common to have mulch included in lawn or landscape installation services or jobs. Those projects often provide a mulching service within them because mulch is pivotal to a healthy property. Mulch is that important product that provides value to your property that goes well beyond just a cosmetic value. 

Education is essential – and educating clients on the importance of mulch is an essential factor of what we do. Learning about mulch’s value now is vital because fall is the time of year to get a mulching service done on your property. Since now is the time to get a mulching service done, it’s crucial to learn as “mulch” about it as you can to know everything you need to know about the service before you get it done. 

The benefits and value of mulch can break down into these simple questions: 

• What even is mulch?
• How many variations of mulch are there?
• What are the best tips on sustaining mulch? 
• What are some potential benefits of receiving a mulching service?

Through a process of fact-finding and discovery, you’ll be a mulch expert in no time! 

If you have a property in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Owensboro, Madisonville, or Lewisburg, KY, Perfection Lawn and Landscape is here for you. Lawn and landscape maintenance services go hand-in-hand with a mulching service, as they work very well together. 

We also want to quickly remind you about our Garden Center here at Perfection Lawn and Landscape. Summer is not the only time to plant some fantastic plants and flowers, and it would be a great idea to plant some fall plants and flowers after receiving a mulching service. Get everything you need from our company! 

Now let’s get back to that mulch! 

What even is mulch?

Mulch is considered any material (organic or inorganic) used on a lawn when placed on the topsoil of a flower bed (garden bed) or during a landscape installation. Since mulch can be both inorganic and organic, there is a large variety of mulch options on the market today. 

How many variations of mulch are there?

There are many variations and types of mulch on the market today, as we stated earlier. Some variations have multiple textures to them too. The most popular variations of mulch on the market today are straw, pine, and bark. The variation of mulch that is right for your specific property depends on your lawn and landscape’s overall condition and specific needs. For example, you may need entirely new mulch if your property is in an unbearable state. Also, depending on your area, you may not have a lot of options to choose from, so research is essential. 

The best way to pick out your mulch is simple, research and ask professionals questions. You will need to know the condition of your lawn or landscape, its needs, and what environment you are using your lawn and landscape for. Asking questions like these will help you differentiate the mulch that is best for your property. Especially with mulch options like: 

• Cocoa Beans
• Shells
• Seaweed
• Nut Hulls
• Bark
• Pine
• Straw

This is just a minimal list of available mulch options – and there are plenty more varieties to choose from. The Cocoa Bean variant is the more popular mulch due to its fantastic aroma. Adding a better-smelling mulch to your property not only adds a fantastic aroma to your property but also increases its curb appeal. 

Mulch variation does not stop with a smell. There is colored mulch too! Color mulch is sold to complement your property’s theme or color scheme to add creativity, style, and a fantastic ambiance. People will sometimes lay down darker colored mulch to contrast the bright colors of their garden, flowerbed, or landscape. 

The best thing to do when it comes to the variations of mulch is research and ask professionals appropriate questions to help you choose which option is right for you and your property. This is another reason to hire professionals like us because we can give you guidance that will help your overall decision, and then we can provide the service after we make the right choice together. 

Tips on sustaining mulch

Mulch works most effectively when it is applied in layers and applied correctly. The layers can range from one to three inches in thickness. This is the most suitable option because it prevents oxygen from getting stuck between the layers. The thick layers are the right way to apply mulch in any flowerbed or garden. 

No matter what amount of mulch you apply, you CANNOT apply all the mulch at once. Applying all the mulch at once will suffocate your plants and lawn and potentially kill them. Therefore, mulch should always be applied in multiple rounds. 

When applying the mulch in multiple rounds, be sure to leave a bit of space between the base of your plant (including trees) during application. This will stop your plant from getting a disease and rotting. 

Another tip is to be aware of the timing of the application of mulch. It should be two times a year (Spring and Fall). Timing matters as it helps protect the soil in the harshness of Winter and Summer.

What are some potential benefits of receiving a mulching service?

When you receive a mulching service from professionals like us at Perfection Lawn and Landscape, it comes with a guarantee – the job WILL be done right. With the work being done by professionals, you will receive all the benefits of the service provided. Some of the benefits that you can receive when we do the service for you are: 

1. A moist soil
2. Capability to prevent weeds 
3. A nutrient-rich soil
4. Less chance of soil erosion 
5. Capability to prevent unwanted pests, bugs, or insects
6. Bugs that support your landscape’s health will be drawn to your property

All these benefits are possible because you hired the right professionals to come in and provide the service! 

So call the professionals at Perfection Lawn and Landscape now for your mulching service this fall!