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Bed & tree mulch
Refresh landscape beds and tree rings — separate from lawn seeding.
Timing A weekend
Primary window · soil unchecked
Beds/trees — spring and fall are typical; avoid volcano mulching.
Why
Moisture retention and weed suppression in beds; keeps mower damage down at trunks.
Steps
- Edge beds; remove old weeds.
- Apply 2–3 inches of mulch.
- Keep mulch pulled back from trunks (no volcanoes).
What you need
Equipment
- Edging tool
- Wheelbarrow
Buy before you start
- Hardwood or pine mulch
How much
Roughly 38.58 cubic yards at 2.5″ over 5,000 sq ft.
Typical bed depth 2–3 in. Keep off tree trunks.
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Caveats
- Mulch beds ≠ peat topdress on seed.