Installations

• Does Innovative Mulching provide free estimates?
  We do not provide free estimates to measure you property. We recommend that you look at an old invoice that you may have from mulch being previously installed or you may use our material calculator (click here) to help you figure out.
  
  
• How do I determine how much material I will need?
  It is recommended that you put down three inches initially and add to that periodically as it breaks down. We recommend a 2" coverage for weed control unless you are just touching up existing bark. See the material calculator page for pointers on measuring.
  
  
• What is the cost of blower installation?
  · All jobs priced by the cubic yard installed
  · There is a 20 cubic yard minimum locally, see our maps for more detail(click here) or click on the products catalog to see how much the installation will cost.
  · Price includes material, installation, labor, and minimal clean up
  
  
• How far does your blower hose reach?
  Our crews normally carry 250ft of hose at all times. If the area where you need mulch is further away from where the truck will be parked, please let us know.
  
  
• Will blowing the mulch in hurt my plants?
  No. Our installers are careful not to blow directly onto the more delicate plants. We would prefer that your annuals are planted two weeks prior to installation, but in any case, we are always accommodating.
  
  
• Does it make much of a mess?
  We clean up, if there is any, over-spray before we leave. The exception is when the building and/or sidewalk are wet from sprinklers or rain. We will do the best we can with our blowers though you may choose to wash some areas with a hose.
  What products can you blow and how far can you reach with the hoses?
  · We can apply soils, mulches, composts, aggregate, playground and safety materials
  · Our maximum hose length is 450'
  
  
• Why blow it instead of manual application?
  · Achieve a more uniform and even application - with very little waste
  · There are no unsightly piles throughout the application
  · It is fast and efficient, saving time and money
  · Accessibility to remote areas without damaging tire tracks can get over walls, fences, and other obstacles with ease
  
  
• How thick can the product be blown?
  · We can apply from 1/4" to 5" thick or more, depending on job needs
  
  
• Is your mulch treated with chemicals?
  Absolutely not, our mulch is completely organic. It comes straight from the tree into your garden.
  
  
• Do I need to rake out the mulch when you are done?
  No. Our finished job is much better than you could expect to do with a rake. We even blow under bushes and trees that you would never consider doing by hand.
  
  
• Do I need to be home when you do the job?
  No with minor exceptions you don’t need to be home. We get good instruction over the phone and some customers leave us notes and indicators where they do and don’t want mulch.
  
  
• What do I need to do to prepare my yard?
  The most important step before installing bark is to pull any weeds that have already begun to grow in your yard. It is not necessary to do more than that. Some people spray weed repellent before installation.

Delivery

• Does Innovative Mulching provide free estimates?
  We do not provide free estimates to measure you property. We recommend that you look at an old invoice that you may have from mulch being previously installed or you may use our material calculator (click here) to help you figure out. If you still would like to have someone come out we can arrange to have our professional estimator measure you property but you will be charged $50.00 for the measurement. IF you sign up to use our service you will have $25.00 credited towards your purchase.
  
  
• How much notice should I give you to get on your delivery schedule?
  We generally are able to deliver you products within 24 hours of the time of your order. If you would like a Thursday thru Saturday delivery you should place you order in the beginning of the week.
  
  
• Can I have you dump my product off the driveway?
  Our drivers are trained not to deliver off your paved surface. You the client are taking responsibility of your property as soon as our truck goes inside the curb line. We will not be held responsible for any damaged that is incurred inside the curb line. We will be happy to dump anywhere on a paved surface as long as there are any trees or wire above our truck.
  • Scheduling is never easy! We regret we cannot commit to a time of day; however, we will do our best to indicate AM or PM.
  • It is not necessary that you be present for your delivery. Provide us with instructions at the time of purchase, mark the area with a designated item and we will do everything in our power to see that your needs are met. Please note we cannot be responsible for product delivered in the wrong area, if the area was not properly marked.
  • When deciding an area that you would like your materials dumped, please check the area for overhead wires, low tree limbs etc. Please take into consideration the following height clearance requirements needed for our trucks while dumping:
    • Keep in mind our trucks need at least 20 feet above them to dump.