Landscaping
Garden Beds & Mulching
Sharp edges, rich soil and a thick, clean layer of mulch. The fastest way to make a whole property look finished.
Garden beds frame the house and tie the yard together, but they go downhill fast: edges creep, weeds take over and old mulch fades to grey. Groundwork Landscaping builds new beds and brings old ones back, with real soil prep under the plants and a clean edge that holds its line.
What's included
- New bed layout, with curves or straight lines that suit the house and yard.
- Sod removal and turf cut out cleanly where the new bed goes.
- Soil improvement, with compost or triple mix worked into heavy clay.
- Edging, either a crisp spade-cut edge or a permanent metal or stone border.
- Weeding of existing beds, roots and all, before anything new goes down.
- Mulch spread 5 to 8 cm deep, kept back from stems and tree trunks.
How a bed refresh runs
- Clean out. Weeds, dead plants and old, matted mulch come out.
- Edge. A fresh edge is cut between the bed and the lawn.
- Feed the soil. Compost or soil goes in where plants need it.
- Mulch and finish. Mulch is spread evenly, and paths and lawns are blown clean.
Mulch, done right
Mulch holds moisture, keeps soil cool and blocks weeds, but piled against trunks it rots bark and invites pests. We keep it level and pulled back. Add new plants with tree and shrub planting, low-voltage landscape lighting, or a full landscape design.
What affects the cost of garden beds & mulching
Bed work is priced on the area of the beds and the amount of work in them. New beds need sod removal and soil, while refreshes are mostly weeding, edging and mulch. The type and depth of mulch, permanent edging, the amount of soil improvement and new plants all affect the total.
Garden Beds & Mulching questions
How often should mulch be refreshed?
Once a year in most beds, or every second year with a top-up. Shredded wood mulch breaks down and fades over a season or two.
How deep should mulch be?
About 5 to 8 cm. Thinner lets weeds through, and much thicker can keep water and air from reaching the roots.
Do you use landscape fabric?
Rarely under wood mulch, since it gets clogged with soil and weeds grow on top anyway. It's useful under stone and gravel.
What colour of mulch should I choose?
Black and dark brown suit most homes and make plants stand out. Natural cedar is lighter and fades to silver. We bring samples.
Can you make my beds lower maintenance?
Yes. Denser planting, good edging and a thick mulch layer cut weeding way down. Perennials and shrubs also need less work than annuals.
Will mulch attract termites or bugs?
Mulch is a normal habitat for garden insects, but keeping it a few inches back from the foundation and siding keeps them away from the house.
Can you add plants when you redo my beds?
Yes. We can plant shrubs, perennials and annuals as part of the refresh, chosen for your sun and soil.
Is stone better than mulch?
Stone lasts longer but heats up, doesn't feed the soil and is hard to keep clean of debris. Wood mulch is usually better for plants.
Where we offer garden beds & mulching
We provide garden beds & mulching for homes and businesses in Windsor, LaSalle and Tecumseh. See what to expect in your area:
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