Mulch & Topsoil installation | Dartmouth, NS

Mulch can refer to any material that is spread over the ground to protect the soil underneath it. Often made from wood chips, shredded leaves, straw, or synthetic materials, it creates a layer of protection between your soil and the elements of nature.

Moisture retention is one of the most common reasons mulch is used. By shielding your soil from direct sunlight, mulching reduces evaporation and helps to regulate the ground temperature in both extreme heat and cold.

Weed control is another popular reason for mulching your garden or flower bed - with no sunlight, weeds struggle to germinate and grow.

Appearance is another benefit of using mulch, especially flower bed mulch. Spreading mulch gives your flower beds (or any other space) a uniform, well-manicured appearance, and synthetic mulch even offers a variety of color options that allow you to further personalize your outdoor space.

If you choose an organic mulch, it will decompose over time, but it will add essential nutrients back into your soil as it does so. Any type of mulch can also help prevent disease for your plants and reduce soil compaction by softening the blows inflicted by heavy rains. Call us today to discuss how these benefits and more can be yours with a simple mulch delivery and installation!

Can't decide what type of mulch is best? Check out this blog post for the pros and cons of the most popular types of mulch, or call us for a personalized recommendation!

What is Topsoil (And Why Should I Use It?)

While mulch is spread on top of your soil, topsoil is your soil - the first two to eight inches of it, specifically. The importance of good topsoil cannot be overstated if you are trying to grow anything with relatively shallow roots - which includes most garden and flower bed plants. 

Fortunately, good topsoil is not difficult to obtain. Whether you struggle to keep flowers alive in your flower beds, have large holes or low spots in your yard, or want to add flower beds or a garden where there is currently no soil at all, our topsoil delivery and installation services can help.

Topsoil is often a key component in sod installation - if you are trying to revitalize your yard with new grass, adding a fresh layer of high-quality topsoil will help the sod take root and thrive. Call us today to see if your outdoor space could benefit from new topsoil, or to chat about our topsoil and sod installation services!