Flower beds and mulching. Neat garden beds that enhance your home.
Garden beds weeded, edged and topped with fresh mulch, so they hold water through a Peel summer and look sharp from the street.
What is flower beds and mulching?
Garden bed maintenance means weeding, edging, tidying the plants and topping the beds with a fresh layer of mulch.
Mulch is a layer of material, usually wood chips or bark, spread over the soil. It helps the soil hold water, keeps roots cooler in the heat and stops weeds coming up. That matters in the Peel, where sandy soil dries out quickly through a hot summer. Fresh mulch also gives garden beds a clean, finished look.
How flower beds and mulching is done
From the first look at your yard to leaving the place tidy, step by step.
- 1
Weed
Weeds are pulled out, roots and all where possible.
- 2
Tidy and edge
Plants are trimmed back and the bed edges cut clean against the lawn.
- 3
Lay fresh mulch
A layer of mulch is spread evenly across the bed, kept clear of plant stems.
- 4
Clean up
Paths and lawns around the beds are swept and left tidy.
The benefits of flower beds and mulching
- Less watering
Mulch slows evaporation, so the soil stays moist for longer.
- Fewer weeds
A good layer of mulch blocks the light weeds need to sprout.
- Street appeal
Neat, freshly mulched beds make the whole front yard look looked after.
How often should garden beds be mulched?
Mulch breaks down over time. Topping it up about once a year, often in spring before the heat arrives, keeps it working.
How thick should mulch be?
A layer of around 5 to 7 centimetres is a common guide. It should be kept a little away from plant stems and trunks.
Can you just do the weeding?
Yes. Weeding and tidying can be booked on its own.