Mulch Blowing FAQ: Learn About the Unique Benefits of Blown-in Mulch

As mulch blowing in Georgia grows in popularity among homeowners, property managers, and business owners, there’s a good chance you’ll see just how impressive the results can be. If you’re considering scheduling blown-in mulch installation, you may have questions about how it works, what you should expect, and why it’s even worth doing. This mulch blowing FAQ will cover some common questions and explain the perks of professional mulching.

Q: How is mulch blown in place?

This type of mulching is actually pretty basic: a diesel-powered truck or machine feeds mulch through a conveyor system and into a long, flexible hose using paddles. When the mulch reaches the hose, it’s forced through with high velocity air. A technician at the other end has control over the mulch’s flow rate and can direct the mulch to be blown where it should go.

While the truck or machine remains in your parking lot or on the street, two technicians will walk around your property to blow the mulch in place. This process is extremely precise and efficient. It can also be used to install almost any type of bulk mulch.

Q: Why should I consider having mulch blown in?

Whether you manage investment properties, own your own home, or run a business, there are many reasons to consider blown-in mulch to spruce up your property’s exterior rather than spreading mulch the old-fashioned way:

• Blown-in mulch is perfect for large-scale areas like playgrounds, multifamily properties, and commercial spaces.
• The results are smooth and even with mulch that’s applied very precisely.
• You can save a significant amount of money on labor costs
• Mulch can be easily blown in anywhere, even areas that are hard to reach with wheelbarrows like under decking, around fences, and on steep inclines
• Mulching is done in a matter of hours, not days
• There’s no mess left behind like wheelbarrow tracks through the lawn, spilled mulch, or damaged plants

Q: What can I do to get ready for my mulch delivery?

One of the best things about ordering blown-in mulch is it doesn’t require much work or effort on your part. Ahead of your scheduled installation time, walk around the property and make sure the technicians can walk easily to reach the areas where the mulch will be installed. If you can, remove debris and old mulch from the flower beds, especially if the existing mulch is thick. You may just need to turn the soil a bit. Don’t place any landscape fabric as this prevents the mulch from adding nutrients to your soil as it decomposes.

Q: Will blowing mulch hurt my plants?

Mulch installers know how much care, effort, and money you put into choosing your landscaping plants. Hiring a blown-in mulch installer actually has a lower chance of hurting your plants than doing it the old-fashioned way because your plants won’t be trampled or accidentally hurt with gardening tools. When mulch is blown in place, the technicians will not need to walk through your flower beds. Still, it’s a good idea to let the installers know if you have delicate plants or new plants you put in the ground within the last two weeks. The technicians will carefully mulch around delicate or young plants to prevent any harm.

Q: How long will it take for my mulch to be installed?

Two technicians can spread around 100 cubic yards of mulch in a day or 60 yards of mulch in hours. It takes just a fraction of the time it would take a crew to do the same amount of mulching by hand. In most cases, the team will be done in hours with minimal disruption to your property.