What goes down first, topsoil or mulch?

<div><p>Topsoil should go down first. If the topsoil is next to your house, make sure the grade slopes away from the house to keep water from pooling against your foundation and possibly leaking into your basement or crawl space. Don’t cover your decorative landscape mulch with topsoil as that defeats the purpose of laying down the mulch. If you’re trying to create a certain <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-can-you-improve-plant-growth-start-improving-your-soil.htm">soil composition to improve plant growth</a>, you’ll likely want compost mixed into the topsoil instead of mulch. Over time, any decorative wood mulch will simply decompose under the topsoil. </p></div>

Does mulch attract termites?

<div><p>No, mulch itself does not necessarily attract termites even though it’s usually made of shredded wood. Some types of mulch like cedar or cypress <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/proactive-tips-avoid-termite-damage-your-home.htm">resist termites</a> because they’re toxic or unappetizing to the wood munchers. However, when the mulch is deep enough, say three inches or more, it creates a perfect habitat for insects of all kinds to build nests.</p></div>

Do you put anything under mulch?

<div><p>Although it’s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preparing-your-landscape-garden-mulch.htm">lay mulch</a> on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.</p></div>

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Q: How much does mulch cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-mulch-delivery-and-install-cost.htm">Mulch costs</a> anywhere from <b>$30 to $150 per cubic yard</b>, depending on the type you choose. On the inexpensive end, red and black mulch are about $35 to $40 per cubic yard, and are typically made from recycled waste wood like shredded old pallets or deck material. Cedar, cypress, and rubber mulch cost anywhere from $100 to $120 per cubic yard. A pro can help you determine the type of mulch most suitable for your landscaping needs.</p></div>

Q: How much does topsoil cost?

<div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/truck-load-fill-dirt.htm">Topsoil costs</a> from <b>$12 to $55 per cubic yard</b>, depending on the type you choose. For example, screened black dirt will cost about $15 per cubic yard. Loam (soil composed of sand, silt, and clay) costs about $17 per cubic yard. Standard screened topsoil costs about $20 per cubic yard. The type of topsoil you need depends on your landscaping plans.</p></div>

Q: Do you put anything under mulch?

<div><p>Although it&rsquo;s not required to lay anything under mulch, it can help to put landscape fabric or plastic weed barrier down and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/preparing-your-landscape-garden-mulch.htm">lay mulch</a> on top. The barrier helps keep weeds from growing up through your mulch. It also helps keep rodents and insects from burrowing into the ground underneath.</p></div>

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I am the Treasurer of a homeowners association and this project was outstanding for more than a year trying to decide what to do with a strip of common property where the current landscaping was diseased and dying. This was the second project that I hired Outdoor Makeover and Construction for....
Outdoor Makeover & Living Spaces
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Reviewed in July 2018
Perfect! The project manager, Donnie Brooks, and the various crews were extremely knowledgeable, professional, responsive, and friendly. We saved for a long time to be able to do this major landscape project, and I can't say enough about how happy we are. The project had some demanding aspects...
Wilson Bros Landscape
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Reviewed in September 2011
Dogwood was called and gave me an estimate for the work - work was done in a short amount of time and a bill was given to me. I now have a contract with them for bi-weekly lawn care.
Dogwood Total Landscaping And Irrigation
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Reviewed in February 2013
Purchased 5 truck loads of topsoil. Very nice and quick to return calls and delivered when they were suppose to.
FULFORD FILL DIRT & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in May 2014
These folks are the best, as far as I am concerned. They sent 5 folks to start and did everything I asked to my satisfaction. No goofing off at all. Very hard workers, all of them. I am very pleased and will have them back next year.
Complete Home Services
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Reviewed in October 2010
I called Unique Paving Systems and ask if someone could come out and give me an estimate on a small patio approx. 300 s/f. A sales person returned my call to set up an appointment that worked around my schedule. He arrived on time. I tried to describe to him what I had in mind. He was very...
Unique Paving Systems Inc
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Reviewed in April 2013
All of the work Mr. Davenport has performed was extremely well done and beyond my expectation.
Davenport Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in November 2015
I have used them for 7-8 years. They are very dependable. I can always reach them and they return calls right away. They do a good job.
Firm Foundation Restoration and Landscaping
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Reviewed in May 2014
. I would not hire these people again, the man they sent out was very unprofessional, he simply would not listen to anything I wanted done, even though I was paying he seemed to think it should be his way and he had an excuse for everything I wanted. I told him specifically upfront I did not...
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