Maintaining the mulch in your landscape beds is critical to keep them beautiful and benefit the health of your plants. Because of this, you'll want to replenish it at least once per year, and the ideal times to do so here in Texas are in the spring and fall. That way, the mulch ground cover can help regulate soil temperature, retain moisture, and suppress weeds when most needed. However, it’s important to be mindful of how much mulch you apply to your landscape beds; you don’t want too much because this can suffocate your plants, and too little won’t provide all the intended benefits.

You'll want to replenish the mulch in your landscape beds at least once per year.

A landscape bed with freshly replenished mulch by our team in Bee Cave, TX.

Replenishing the mulch in your landscape beds at least once per year is essential for maintaining their health and beauty. One reason is that mulch decomposes over time. While it releases nutrients into the soil as it breaks down, it also means that it loses its ability to provide all its other intended benefits. For example, mulch helps to retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds, but it does less and less of this after a while. By replenishing it annually, you can ensure that your landscape beds continue to receive the benefits of mulch and support the growth of healthy plants.

In addition to its practical benefits, replacing the mulch can also enhance the beauty of your landscape beds. A fresh ground cover provides a manicured appearance that can improve the overall curb appeal of your property. It also adds contrast to the colors of your plants, making them stand out more and giving your landscape a polished look.

One of the most popular types of mulch is brown hardwood.

When should you replace the mulch in your landscape beds?

You can replenish the mulch in your landscape beds at any time throughout the year, plus you can do so more than once to ensure it stays looking great and provides optimal health benefits to your plants. However, the ideal times to replenish it are in the spring and fall. In the spring, new mulch can help protect plants from the impending hot summer temperatures, retain moisture so they stay hydrated, and serve as a barrier against weeds as they begin to germinate. On the other hand, replenishing it in the fall can help keep the temperature of the soil at optimal conditions during the cooler winters.

Make sure you apply the right amount of mulch to your landscape beds.

Installing just the right amount of mulch in your landscape beds is crucial for the health of your plants. Applying too much can suffocate them, leading to an inability to absorb much-needed resources and nutrients. On the other hand, not applying enough mulch won't provide all the intended benefits, rendering it ineffective. Because of this, you always want to make sure it's just right so your plants can thrive.

You'll want to ensure the mulch in your landscape beds is 2-3 inches thick, as this is the ideal amount to bolster healthy plant growth.

Give us a call today to schedule our mulch installation service.

Here at Century Lawn and Landscape, we provide our mulch installation service to residential property owners in Austin, Bee Cave, Dripping Springs and surrounding areas in Texas. When you partner with us, our team will make sure that your landscape beds receive the ideal amount of mulch so they stay healthy and beautiful. We also install it by hand to ensure precision every time! While we offer this service year-round, we recommend scheduling in the spring or fall. Give us a call today at (512) 786-1694 to schedule our mulch installation service and experience the benefits of a professionally-maintained landscape.