Blown Mulch Benefits: Your Questions Answered

If you’ve ever had mulch delivered to your commercial property, HOA, or municipality, you probably ordered it by the bag or had a mulch delivery arrive by truck. But did you know there’s a better way to have mulch installed? If you haven’t ever heard about mulch blowing, we’re here to help with answers to all your questions.

How does it work?

When you order blown mulch, our partners bring it to your site loaded onto a special truck or trailer. The truck contains a powerful blower connected to a long hose. A small crew then uses the hose to put your mulch exactly where you want it. Mulch is installed quickly and precisely.

Will these big trucks be driving over my lawn?

The trucks are big, but they don’t need to go directly to the site. The truck stays on the road and out of your landscaping. The long, flexible hoses can install mulch up to 400 feet away. There’s much less foot traffic across the rest of your landscaping, and there’s no damage from wheelbarrows or other equipment. Areas like hillsides, courtyards, and rooftops that would have been difficult or messy to reach with manual methods are easy to mulch with this method.

What if the crew has to block a road?

Depending on the project, the crew may need to temporarily take over a lane on a road or driveway. All our installers are trained to work safely on any type of roadway. They have the traffic control and safety devices necessary to meet Michigan roadway requirements.

What types of mulch can be installed using this method?

Mulch blowing equipment is very powerful and versatile. Our crews can use it to spread all types of wood mulch, including cypress, bark, cedar, hardwood blend, shredded bark, and wood chips. They can also use it for dyed mulch in all colors. No matter what type of mulch you’re looking for, our equipment can handle it.

How long does it take?

Using blowers to install mulch allows a smaller crew to spread a lot of mulch very quickly. In fact, they can install more than 60 yards of mulch in two hours. Spreading 50 yards of mulch by hand would take at least a day. For large projects, blown mulch can save you weeks over manual methods. Our professionals can estimate exactly how long your project will take so you can see the time savings for yourself.

Is a lot of mulch wasted?

With blown mulch, you only get the mulch you need. Any extra material stays in the truck. There’s no mulch left in your parking lot or tracked through your landscaping. Plus, the blower breaks up large clumps so that mulch is spread evenly. Our professionals find that blown mulch reduces material costs by 20 to 30 percent because so much less is wasted.

How does it look?

Because it’s installed so evenly, blown mulch looks great. The consistent depth gives your project a professional look, and the precise installation makes for neater edges. Most people find that blown mulch looks much better than mulch installed by hand. Our professionals can use this method to install mulch of all types and colors. No matter what look you’re going for, they can deliver a landscape that looks great.

What prep work do I need to do to my site?

Because the hoses connected to the truck are so long and flexible, they can go over fences and around playground equipment. There’s no need to remove gates, fences, or other fixtures. Our professionals don’t recommend that you remove old mulch or put down fabric or plastic. Aside from removing weeds, your site needs no extra preparation.

Will I need to rake the mulch after it’s installed?

When your mulch is spread by hand, you usually need to rake it to even it out. With blown mulch, there’s no need to do any additional work. It’s already evenly distributed and perfectly placed. You can enjoy a beautiful site in less time with less work.

How can I get started?

If you’re sold on the benefits of blown mulch and ready to get connected with an installer in Michigan, we can help. We make it easy to get a quote, schedule your project, and pay online. Just fill out the form on our site to get started. You’ll be on your way to a beautiful landscape in no time.