Cedar Mulch Installation

What This Service Involves

Cedar mulch is milled from the Pacific Northwest's own Western red cedar, giving it a warm reddish-brown tone that fades gracefully to silver-grey over a year or two. Its natural oils slow decomposition, so it holds its structure far longer than softer bark in our persistent Puget Sound rain. The same oils give off a clean, woodsy scent that many homeowners find pleasant near patios and entryways. Because it knits together as it settles, cedar resists floating away on the slopes and downspout runoff so common around Seattle and Tacoma yards. We spread it at a consistent depth so your beds look intentional rather than patchy.

Benefits

Long-lasting resistance to rot in wet PNW conditions; Pleasant natural cedar aroma near living spaces; Warm reddish tone that mellows attractively over time; Knits together to resist washout on slopes; Suppresses weeds without frequent topping-up

Our Process

1) Walk the property to measure bed square footage and note drainage and slope; 2) Edge beds and pull existing weeds down to bare soil; 3) Lay cedar to a uniform two-to-three inch depth, keeping it back from trunks and siding; 4) Rake the surface smooth and blow hardscapes clean before we leave

What Affects the Cost

Total bed square footage and mulch depth; Delivery distance to your Puget Sound neighborhood; Amount of edging and hand-work around plantings; Whether old mulch needs removal first; Slope and access for wheelbarrow versus blower truck

Best Time of Year

Cedar is best refreshed in early spring before growth flushes or in fall to armor beds against winter rains, both ideal in our climate.