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Mulch Installation Guide
Mulch that lasts a full season isn't luck — it is a few small steps at install time.
Mulch is one of the highest-ROI landscape products — a cheap, thin layer that boosts curb appeal and cuts irrigation.
Install in five steps
- Pull existing weeds and edge the bed.
- Refresh irrigation and check emitters.
- Spread mulch to 3 inches — thicker on slopes, thinner around annual plantings.
- Feather away from trunks by 2".
- Water in lightly to settle the top layer.
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