There are many benefits of mulch some of which include moisture retention weed control and landscape appearance, but too much of anything is never a good thing.
Excessive amounts of mulch can harbor problems like disease, pest and create the perfect environment for other challenges like fungal infections around your plants and trees.
A micro thin layer of mulch on the other hand is not enough to block the weeds and control the soils moisture levels.
In most sustainable landscape designs, ornamental landscape beds and perimeter landscaping should receive, 1.5 to 2 inches of mulch. For problematic weed areas, install a 2-3 inch layer of mulch may be necessary.
Many materials available in the bay area for commercial lawn services include fir bark which is very expensive, and fades out over a short period of time. So consider using environmentally friendly recycled materials that have been died with natural colors like mahogany or cedar color and are safe for the environment lasting much longer than conventional fir bark.
Aesthetics Value for Apartment Landscaping
Mulch can be a beautiful thing in a commercial office landscaping type property. Have you ever noticed a new landscape with fresh mulch and were impressed by the instant beauty that it created?
Mulch creates magical results. Applied correctly, it can create a protective insulation barrier for your plants roots, conserve water, suppress weed growth and create beautiful landscape curb appeal, and it looks great too :>)
Decorative mulch can add color and texture throughout your commercial landscaping , helping your property achieve a more inviting, fresh and attractive look. Mulch helps promote a clean, well defined appearance that draws and attracts the right attention every single time.
Have you ever heard the old saying that “too much of anything is never a good thing”? And the same is true with mulch, review our tips below and see how much mulch is the right amount for your Commercial Landscaping project is.
Area Preparation by Corporate Landscaping Services
The application and preparation of mulch should be carefully planned in order to get maximum value.
Remove and spray out unsightly weed growth with a contact weed killer following an application of pre-emergent weed control, especially if you’re mulching for weed control. It will provide a clean even surface for spreading out a uniform layer to suppress future weed growth.
Installing a geo-textile landscaping fabric beneath the mulch, such as landscaping fabric or weed barrier will help block out future weed growth by blocking the light exposure preventing seed germination. Cardboard or sheet mulching is another popular method that is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
Weather Protection for Apartment Landscaping
Have you noticed the cooler temperatures we have been experiencing in the winter months here in the bay area?
A moderate layer of mulch is a way to protect your temperamental plants and tree roots from the colder temperatures. If you use compost, apply it up to 3 inches deep for added protection.
Early to late spring, remove the protective mulch prior to planting. Please note that adequate mulch applied in the winter months helps buffer the winter soil temperatures, however if not removed to the appropriate thickness can create problems like stem wrought and other bacterial infections.
Make sure there is only a thin layer of mulch at the base of your plant material, especially at the plants trunk or stem. Avoid the accumulation of mulch covering the stems or crown of your tree trunk. Piling mulch around the stems and trunk of your trees is a sure way to cause root rot which can cause your trees and plants to decline and eventually die.
Maintaining Mulch with a Commercial Lawn Service
Most mulching materials in a commercial lawn maintenance eventually break down and decompose into a natural soil amendment requiring additional mulch to be applied over time. So, in the future, you’ll need refresh your mulch.
The great news is you have a landscape company that understands local bay area weather patterns and micro-climates and can apply the best mulching material that last and aesthetically improve your bay area lawn service.
Check out this handy calculator that will help you figure out how much mulch you need, or call us and we will measure your property providing you with a free assessment and proposal.
Contact one of our company for commercial landscape design at FloraTerra Landscape Management for a free landscape evaluation and audit. We can provide you with a complete seasonal landscape maintenance program that includes renovation pruning and other beneficial horticultural services.
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