Prepping your Garden Beds for mulch

Preparing your garden beds for mulch is simple and easy with the following steps!

Weeding

The first and most important step in creating a clean garden bed for mulch is weeding! The best way to remove weeds from your garden beds is to pull them out completely by the root. Hand pulling, cultivating and raking, or spraying and removing are effective methods prior to laying mulch.

Raking

Raking your flower beds out before a spring mulch application is one of the best ways to improve the appeal of your beds. Raking out old mulch, leaves, sticks, and other debris creates space for a fresh 2" layer of mulch with a clean look. Consider adding this service when contacting Cornelius Lawn and Garden about your mulching needs!

Pre-Emergent Application

Applying pre-emergent herbicide is a sure-fire way to prevent the growth and spread of weeds in a flower bed. Apply pre-emergent herbicide in appropriate quantities below the mulch before application! Organic methods for weed suppression include using vinegar based herbicides, organic landscaping fabric, or even newspaper before mulching to prevent the regrowth of weeds! Contact Cornelius Lawn and Garden in West Haven, CT for all your mulching, weeding, and debris removal needs!