Frequently Asked Questions

Landscaping does not have to be hard. If you know more about any task, it is almost always easier to complete.

Below is a collection of common questions we get asked. Chances are they may address your particular questions. However, if these FAQ's do not answer your questions please feel free to visit our Contact Us page and submit your questions. We will research your question and provide you a answer.

This page will be updated as new question are asked.

General

1. What is a cubic yard?
2. Does material come in bags?
3. Can I pickup my landscape materials or can you deliver?

Mulch

1. Do I need to rake or remove the old bark, mulch, or pinestraw before the new application?
2. Does hardwood bark mulch attract bugs?
3. Will hardwood bark mulch attract termites?
4. Why mulch?
5. How much mulch do I need?
6. How often do I need to mulch?
7. How do I apply mulch?
8. My budget does not allow me to use bark mulch. What alternatives do I have?
9. Sometimes I get mold on top of my mulch. What is it, and is it harmful?
10. What is mulch?
11. What's the difference between hardwood bark mulch, hardwood mulch, and colored mulch?
12. When should I apply mulch?
13. Top mulching mistakes

Soil

1. What type of topsoil do I need?
2. What is composting or compost?

Straw

1. Are pine needles and pine straw the same thing?
2. What is the different between longleaf and slash pine straw?
3. How deep should a pine straw application be?