Beds That Look Finished All Season

Blake Landscape LLC spreads mulch evenly in garden beds throughout Indianapolis.

When your garden beds in Indianapolis show bare soil between shrubs or last year's mulch has faded to gray and blown into the grass, fresh mulch brings back the color and keeps moisture in the ground longer. You also spend less time pulling weeds because a two to three inch layer blocks most weed seeds from sprouting.

Blake Landscape LLC delivers mulch or installs material you provide, clears light debris and surface weeds, then edges each bed for a clean border. The mulch is spread evenly around plants and trees without piling against trunks, which can hold moisture and rot bark. Walkways, driveways, and grass are blown clean before the crew finishes.

If you want beds that stay neat through summer and fall, contact Blake Landscape LLC to schedule mulch installation in Indianapolis.

What Happens During a Mulch Install

The crew in Indianapolis starts by removing sticks, leaves, and small debris from each bed, then pulls any weeds that have already sprouted above the old mulch. If your bed edges have worn down or spread into the lawn, they are recut with an edger to restore a sharp line.

Once the beds are prepped, mulch is spread in a layer thick enough to suppress weeds but thin enough that water still reaches plant roots. You will notice the color is uniform and no mulch sits against the base of shrubs or tree trunks, which keeps bark dry and reduces the chance of rot or pest damage.

Empty bags or debris are hauled away, and any mulch that lands on pavement or grass is blown off before the job is marked complete. This service does not include deep weed removal, root barrier installation, or replacement of landscape fabric.

What to Know Before Scheduling Your Mulch

Homeowners in Indianapolis usually ask how much mulch they need, whether old mulch should be removed first, and what type of mulch works best for beds with different sun exposure or plant types.

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How much mulch do I need for my garden beds?
Most beds need two to three inches of mulch after settlement. Blake Landscape LLC measures your beds during the walkthrough and calculates the cubic yards required so you do not over-order or run short.
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What happens to the old mulch that is already there?
Old mulch is left in place unless it is moldy, matted, or full of weeds. Fresh mulch is spread on top, which keeps the depth correct and avoids the cost and waste of removing material that still provides some weed suppression.
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Why should mulch not touch tree trunks or shrub stems?
Mulch piled against bark holds moisture and invites insects and rot. The crew leaves a small gap around each trunk so air can circulate and bark stays dry even after heavy rain.
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When is the best time to install mulch in Indianapolis?
Spring is the most common time because beds look bare after winter and weeds start sprouting. Fall mulching also works well if you want beds to look finished before winter and protect roots from freeze-thaw cycles.
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How long does mulch stay looking fresh after installation?
Hardwood mulch holds its color for one full season, then fades to gray or brown by the following spring. You can refresh the color by adding a thin top layer without removing what is underneath.

Blake Landscape LLC handles delivery, edging, spreading, and cleanup so your beds look finished without you spending a weekend shoveling and raking. If your beds need refreshing before the growing season or after new plantings, learn more about mulch installation services in Indianapolis.