Garden bed prep, shrub planting & hardwood mulch for GTA homes. Fresh mulch from $139/yard — suppresses weeds, retains moisture & boosts curb appeal.
A good rule of thumb: one cubic yard covers about 100-120 square feet at 3 inches deep. For a typical home in North York, Vaughan, or Richmond Hill with front and side beds, most homeowners need 3-5 cubic yards. We'll measure your beds during the quote and give you an exact amount—no guesswork, no waste.
Black shredded pine is our most popular choice across North York, Markham, and Vaughan because it holds its colour well and provides striking contrast. Natural cedar is excellent if you want insect-repelling properties—very popular in Richmond Hill and Scarborough. For vegetable gardens, we recommend natural undyed mulch.
In the Greater Toronto Area's climate, most homeowners refresh their mulch once per year in late spring (May-June) as part of their <a href="/spring-fall-cleanup-services" class="text-primary hover:underline">spring cleanup</a>. Over winter, mulch compacts and fades. A fresh 2-inch top-up restores the colour and maintains the 3-4 inch depth needed for weed suppression.
Usually no—old mulch that has started decomposing is actually beneficial for your soil. We'll rake and loosen the existing mulch before adding fresh material on top. The only time we remove old mulch is if there's a disease issue, pest problem, or if it's piled too high against plant stems.