re mulching

[lawnguyz2k3]

When remulching do you take away the old mulch or just pile the new on top of the old?

 

[NCSULandscaper]

dump ontop of old.

 

[impactlandscaping]

On top of the old...

 

[Rtom45]

If you can afford the time, its a good idea to cultivate the old mulch into the soil before adding new. We always do this, but we maintain a College campus and aren't trying to make a profit.

 

[bcx400]

A few years ago, my clients started asking for dyed-mulch, specifically, black-dyed. Being that this mulch is pure wood (no bark), it takes years to decay. An inch or two added every year is now building up to 5 or 6 inches. It is time to remove the thick layer. IMO, anything over 3" depth is too much.

 

[D Felix]

Usually put a thin layer of mulch down over the old, it's only getting put down to incorporate the pre-emergent as well as add color. However, after a few years, you will have built up enough to where you should consider removing old.

If it's getting piled up on tree trunks, remove it. If it's within a couple of inches of house siding, remove it. If its ON house siding, you better remove it PRONTO and hope no critters have decided to use the mulch as a superhighway into the house!


Dan

 

[lawnguyz2k3]

thanks alot it will sure save me alot of time. i was thinking what the heck am i getting myself into i feel better now thanks again for your answers....

 

[cklands]

cover over old unless it is close to the wood siding

 

[D Felix]

Ck-
If it's close to any, then it needs to be removed.

Remember that even if you have vinyl siding, there's still wood underneath.

 

[lawnguyz2k3]

thanks again its good to know that problem could pop up thanks again