Mulch, Beds and Plants in Houston
Mulch and landscape beds in Houston are the quickest way to fix curb appeal. We pull weeds, edge the beds, spread fresh hardwood mulch and plant shrubs and color that handle our heat.
Signs your beds need work
- Mulch is thin, faded or washed out
- Weeds come up through the mulch
- Bed edges have disappeared into the lawn
- Shrubs are overgrown or dead
- Bare dirt around trees and plants
- Water runs off beds and puddles on the walk
- You want seasonal color
- The HOA flagged the front beds
How a bed refresh works
- 1Walk the bedsWe look at plants, edges, drainage and sun.
- 2Written priceYou see the mulch volume, plants and labor in writing.
- 3Clean and edgeWe pull weeds, remove dead plants and cut a clean edge.
- 4Plant and mulchWe plant shrubs or color and spread 2 to 3 inches of mulch, not touching tree trunks.
- 5Water and care tipsWe show you a simple watering and trimming plan.
Bed and mulch options and costs in Houston
Hardwood mulch spread to a fresh 2 to 3 inches.
Hardwood mulch, installed, with cleanup.
Two flats of annuals planted in your beds.
Design, soil, plants, edging and mulch.
Typical Houston ranges for planning. Your written price comes after we see the job.
What changes the price
- Bed size and number of beds
- Mulch type and depth
- Plant choices and sizes
- Weeds and old plant removal
- Edging and drainage fixes
- Access for wheelbarrows and trucks
Good to know in Houston
Houston’s heat and rain break down mulch fast, so a refresh every year is common. Heavy rain also washes mulch away on slopes. Choose plants that tolerate heat, humidity and occasional flooding, such as lorapetalum, indian hawthorn, liriope and native perennials.
Bed work needs no state license. Moving sprinkler heads or lines must be done by a TCEQ-licensed irrigator.
Questions about beds, mulch and plants
How deep should mulch be?
Two to three inches. More than that can trap water and harm roots.
Should I put mulch against tree trunks?
No. Leave a few inches around the trunk to prevent rot and pests.
When is the best time to plant in Houston?
Fall is best for most shrubs, since roots grow while it is mild. Spring also works.
Does mulch attract termites?
Mulch does not cause termites, but keep it a few inches from the house foundation.