You’re not just covering dirt. You’re cutting your watering time in half because mulch holds moisture right where your plants need it. That means less time dragging hoses around and lower water bills during Greenwich’s dry summer stretches.
Properly installed landscape mulching in Greenwich, NY stops weeds before they start by blocking sunlight from hitting the soil. You’ll spend your weekends doing something other than pulling weeds from your flower beds. The mulch also breaks down slowly over time, feeding your soil with organic matter that actually improves plant health.
Your landscape beds stay cooler when it’s hot and warmer when it’s cold. That temperature regulation protects roots from stress and keeps plants healthier through Greenwich’s variable weather. Plus, fresh mulch makes everything look intentional and cared for, which matters if you’re planning to sell or just want your property to look its best.
We’ve been working in Greenwich, NY and surrounding areas since 1997. We started in logging, moved into full-time excavation in 2020, and Josh’s son joined as a partner in 2022. That’s three generations of knowing this area and the properties in it.
Josh is on almost every job. Not because we don’t trust our crew, but because we want to make sure your expectations are met and the work is done right the first time. We’re not trying to be your contractor for one project—we want to be your excavator and landscaping resource for the long haul.
Most of our clients are homeowners in Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties who care more about quality than finding the absolute cheapest price. If that’s you, we’ll get along just fine.
First, we come out to look at your property and talk through what you need. We’ll measure your flower beds and landscape areas to figure out how much mulch you actually need—not a guess, an actual calculation. You’ll get a clear price upfront with no surprises later.
If you’ve got old mulch that needs removing, we handle that first. Then we prep the beds by edging them cleanly and making sure the ground is level and ready. This step matters more than most people realize because it’s what keeps your mulch from washing away or piling up unevenly.
We install the mulch at the right depth—usually two to three inches for garden mulching in Greenwich, NY. Too little and it won’t do its job. Too much and you’ll suffocate your plants. We spread it evenly, keep it away from plant stems and tree trunks, and make sure the edges are clean and defined. When we’re done, we clean up completely and haul away any debris.
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You get quality mulch that’s actually good for your plants—not cheap recycled pallet wood that might have nails or rot in it. We source clean organic mulch that breaks down properly and adds nutrients to your soil over time. That matters in Greenwich, NY where soil quality varies significantly across properties.
Our landscape bed mulching in Greenwich, NY includes edging and bed prep, not just dumping mulch on top of whatever’s there. We create clean lines that define your beds and keep grass from creeping in. If you need old mulch removed first, we do that too and haul it away so you’re not stuck with a pile in your yard.
We also handle larger properties and commercial sites. If you’re managing a new construction project in the Greenwich area and need site prep plus final landscaping, we can coordinate the whole thing. Our excavation background means we understand grading and drainage, so your mulched areas won’t turn into puddles or wash out after the first heavy rain.
Most flower beds and landscape areas need two to three inches of mulch to do the job right. Any less and you won’t get good weed suppression or moisture retention. Any more and you risk suffocating plant roots and creating drainage problems.
To figure out how much you need, we measure the square footage of your beds and calculate the cubic yards based on the depth. For reference, one cubic yard of mulch covers about 160 square feet at two inches deep, or about 120 square feet at three inches deep. If you’ve got 500 square feet of flower beds, you’re looking at roughly three to four cubic yards.
If you already have old mulch down, we factor that in. Sometimes you just need a refresh layer. Other times the old stuff is compacted or decomposed and needs to be removed first. We’ll tell you honestly what makes sense for your situation instead of just selling you more material.
Spring is ideal because the ground is warming up and your plants are starting their growing season. Getting mulch down in April or May in Greenwich, NY means you’re locking in moisture before the dry summer months hit. Your plants get a head start and you’re not scrambling to water constantly when temperatures climb.
Fall is the second-best window, especially late September through October. Mulching before winter gives your plant roots extra insulation and protection from freeze-thaw cycles. It also means one less thing to worry about when spring rolls around—you’re already set.
You can technically mulch anytime the ground isn’t frozen, but mid-summer installation means you’ve already lost some of the moisture retention benefits. If you’re mulching in July or August, plan to water more frequently right after installation to help everything settle in properly.
It depends on what’s already there. If your existing mulch is thin, mostly decomposed, and you can still see soil through it, you can usually add a fresh layer on top. That old material is breaking down into your soil anyway, which is actually beneficial.
But if you’ve got three or four inches of old mulch that’s compacted or matted down, you need to remove it first. Piling new mulch on top of that creates a layer that’s too thick and prevents water and air from reaching plant roots. We see this a lot in Greenwich, NY—homeowners who’ve been adding mulch every year without removing the old stuff, and now their plants are struggling.
We also recommend removal if the old mulch is full of weeds or if it’s starting to smell sour or look moldy. That’s a sign it’s not breaking down properly, and adding fresh mulch on top won’t fix the problem. We’ll pull out the old material, prep the bed properly, and start fresh so your new mulch actually works the way it should.
Hardwood mulch is the most common choice in Greenwich, NY because it breaks down at a good pace and looks clean. It typically lasts one to two years before you need to refresh it, and as it decomposes it adds organic matter back into your soil. That’s especially helpful if you’re dealing with the clay-heavy or rocky soils common in parts of Washington County.
Cedar and cypress mulches last longer—sometimes two to three years—because they resist decomposition better. They also naturally repel some insects. The tradeoff is they cost more upfront and they don’t add as much organic material to your soil over time since they break down slower.
Avoid dyed mulches if you can. The color looks vibrant at first but fades quickly, and you don’t always know what’s in the dye or where the wood came from. We’ve seen dyed mulch that’s just ground-up construction debris or pallets, which can introduce contaminants into your soil. Stick with natural hardwood or cedar and you’ll get better long-term results without the unknowns.
Professional mulch installation in Greenwich, NY typically runs between $35 and $110 per cubic yard installed, depending on the type of mulch, site access, and how much prep work is needed. Most residential projects average around $75 to $95 per cubic yard, which includes delivery, installation, and cleanup.
If you’re covering 500 square feet of flower beds at three inches deep, you’re looking at about four cubic yards of mulch. At $85 per yard installed, that’s around $340 total. If we need to remove old mulch first or do significant edging and bed prep, that adds to the cost but ensures the job is done right.
Buying mulch in bulk and doing it yourself might seem cheaper, but factor in your time, the physical labor, and the cost of renting or borrowing a truck. Most homeowners work significantly slower than a professional crew, and if you over-mulch or don’t prep properly, you can actually damage your plants. We give you a clear price upfront so you know exactly what you’re paying before we start.
Yes, and the difference is measurable. Properly installed mulch reduces soil water evaporation by about 50%, which means your plants stay hydrated longer between waterings. In Greenwich, NY where we get dry stretches in July and August, that translates directly to less time watering and lower water usage overall.
Mulch also regulates soil temperature, keeping roots cooler during hot days and warmer during cool nights. That reduces stress on your plants and helps them grow more consistently. You’ll notice healthier foliage, better blooms, and less wilting during heat waves compared to unmulched beds.
The weed suppression alone saves you hours of maintenance. Weeds need sunlight to germinate, and a good layer of mulch blocks that light from reaching the soil surface. You’ll still get some weeds—nothing’s perfect—but you’re looking at maybe 10% of what you’d deal with otherwise. Less weeding, less watering, healthier plants. That’s the actual return on mulching done right.
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