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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Reviewed in April 2022
Highly recommended by a local garden supply company I decided to give Mason a try. He was very professional when he showed up to look over my landscaping which included a lot of spring clean up and the removal of several deep rooted plants. The crew did a great job cleaning up the beds,...
True North Landscaping
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Reviewed in June 2021
Brian/& Beast were very polite & professional. Quality soil & mulch. They did a very nice job, mounding up the back & a side area of my vacant lot. planted 50+ arborvitaes. Then mulched the mound of arborvitaes. Also had him bring me an extra load of mulch for a project my Son & I was doing on...
Classic lawn and landscape
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Reviewed in July 2015
Company communicated effectively and worked as a team trimming my red buds and removing a 60 ft ash tree and laying down 15 yards of mulch...they were polite and very professional and hard working
American Tree And Lawn Services
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Reviewed in June 2012
I called Hafner's on Wednesday to ask questions about top soil. The girl on the phone was very informative and professional. Based on her description, I decided to order the remediated soil to be delivered the following Saturday between 10-11am.The driver was a little late, but they called in...
H Hafner and Sons Inc
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Reviewed in June 2008
The website was easy to use, although it didn't seem to have a calculator for determining how much mulch I needed to order (I got that information from a different site). I was able to pick a delivery date (although a time window wasn't given) and received both an e-mail and phone confirmation....
Ohio Mulch
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Reviewed in January 2013
They are very professional. We've used them a couple times. They are very personable and clean up after the job very well.
BILGER'S LAWN & LANDSCAPE
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Reviewed in August 2012
He was knowledgeable about what needs to be planted and what does better than shade. If there is any problem with any plant he will replace it. They are also connected to a greenhouse near us where we can go and pick out plants for around the house and patio so that is convenient.
Arnold's Landscaping And Garden Center
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Reviewed in June 2011
I contacted the provider and they helped me determine how much mulch I would need to meet my needs. They quoted a price and delivered it as scheduled, neatly and accurately. It was the exact amount I needed and at the price they quoted. Good quality mulch!
County Line Mulch
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Reviewed in April 2016
Land around the end of the house had previously been dug up to repair foundation. Greenleaf came in and leveled land, grading away from the house, and planted numerous new plants, and laid mulch all around, including other flower beds around the land. It looks very nice now. We are very...
Greenleaf Landscapes Inc
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