Mulching & Bed Maintenance

Professional Mulching Services in San Leandro

Mulch does more than make your garden beds look neat and finished. It protects your plants, conserves water, prevents weeds, and improves soil quality over time. But mulch breaks down and fades, so your beds need regular refreshing to maintain these benefits and keep your landscape looking its best.

At OnTheDot San Leandro Landscaping, we provide complete mulching and garden bed maintenance services. We remove old, decomposed mulch, clean up your beds, add fresh material, and edge for a crisp, professional appearance. Whether you have small foundation plantings or extensive garden beds throughout your property, we handle all the heavy lifting so you can enjoy beautiful, low-maintenance landscaping.

What We Offer

Proper bed maintenance involves more than just spreading mulch. Here is what we do to keep your garden beds in top condition:

• •Mulch installation using organic materials or decorative rock
• •Bed edging to create clean lines between lawn and planting areas
• •Weed removal before mulching to start with a clean slate
• •Old mulch removal when buildup becomes excessive
• •Seasonal cleanup including leaf removal and dead plant material
• •Plant health checks to catch problems early
• •Ongoing maintenance programs to keep beds looking great year-round

Choosing the Right Mulch

Different mulch types offer different benefits. Organic mulches like shredded bark, wood chips, and compost break down over time, adding nutrients to your soil. They are great for most garden beds and come in various colors to complement your landscape. Bark mulch is long-lasting and resists washing away on slopes. Wood chips are economical for large areas.

For a more permanent option, decorative rock or gravel never needs replacing. Rock works well around trees, in xeriscape designs, and for modern, low-maintenance landscapes. It is especially good in areas where organic mulch would wash away or where you want to discourage pests. We help you select the best mulch type for each area of your property based on your plants, budget, and desired look. Most beds benefit from 2 to 3 inches of mulch depth to effectively suppress weeds and retain moisture.

The Benefits of Well-Maintained Garden Beds

Regular bed maintenance makes a huge difference in your landscape appearance and plant health. Fresh mulch gives your property an instant curb appeal boost. It makes everything look cared for and intentional. But the benefits go beyond looks. Mulch moderates soil temperature, keeping roots cooler in summer heat. It reduces water evaporation, which is especially important during California dry seasons.

A thick layer of mulch also prevents most weeds from germinating, which saves you hours of pulling weeds by hand. As organic mulches decompose, they improve soil structure and add organic matter that plants love. Well-maintained beds mean healthier plants that need less water and look better throughout the year. Many homeowners find that investing in professional bed maintenance actually saves money compared to DIY because plants stay healthier and live longer. Pair mulching with our tree and shrub care services to give your plants everything they need to thrive, and consider our lawn care programs to keep your entire landscape looking pristine.