Greenwood, Indiana Mulching Services

Mulching preserves the humidity, moisture, and temperature of the ground. Some types of organic mulches for the duration of their used life add nutrients to the soil and improve its texture. Mulching materials of all types are placed accordingly with the intent to prevent disadvantageous organic matter from growing in the area while hopefully not reducing the quality of the soil. Planting cover crops might serve similar purposes.

Comparison between organic and inorganic mulching materials. Organic mulches include dried grasses, dried leaves, fabric cuttings, miscellaneous plant materials, paper clippings, tree barks, wood chips. In their final decomposed form, organic mulches produce humus from differently composted materials, increasing nutrients in the soil, and the soil’s texture. Inorganic mulches do not add nutrients to the soil and include the following: black plastic, clear plastic, landscaping fabric and various rocks. These are all usually longer lasting than organic mulches. Clear plastic might be used to cover the ground and specifically increase the temperature of the soil, thereby killing weeds and their seeds also. This is an example of solarization.

When and how to apply mulching materials. Mulching is frequently an annual event depending on the type of mulching work performed. Some individuals mulch by project more often than the listed frequency. Without hiring a professional contractor, one might collect clippings and cuttings for use as mulch, thereafter manually arranging the materials according to preference using a transport device (as dried grasses and wood clippings are collected in a large wheelbarrow). One might also hire a landscaping professional (similar to the service we provide) to place assorted mulches in a specified region. Once the soil is warming during the early Spring season, mulch is best layered between approximately two and four inches. Weed the garden or land region prior to covering the area with mulch also, and both fertilize and water the ground. Leave space around plant stems, shrubberies, and tree trunks, and other living vegetation to prevent pests from establishing themselves in the soil, and degrading various root systems. It is better to use organic mulches for planting around bushes and trees, and in flower, herb and vegetable gardens, because organic mulches allow root systems to better develop. Still, black plastic helpfully also creates a microclimate where applied. It warms in the sun, and warms the soil, while radiating and retaining heat for the evening. Anchor the plastic with rocks, soil, wood, or in another manner. Slightly cut or slice the plastic to allow oxygen and water to circulate beneath the plastic, and benefit plant growth.

Company closing statement. Located in Greenwood, Indiana, we are professional contractors providing assorted landscaping services, including mulching services. We provide our own equipment and materials for project completion. For some projects, we might work within the built environment and utilize the resources therein. Our final billing determinations comply with an approximate, general pricing schedule. We also rent the equipment we own on an hourly basis or by a project description.