How Mulch Blowing Works

Did you know there’s a cost-effective and efficient alternative to mulching by hand in Tennessee? Blown-in mulch can dramatically reduce installation time and labor costs by blowing mulch directly where it’s needed without the mess or hassle. Homeowners appreciate blown-in mulch for its sleek results without the need to mulch by hand. HOAs, property managers, playgrounds and commercial property owners turn to blown-in mulch for its minimal disruption, professional results, and affordability.

If you’ve never seen mulch blown in before, you may be curious just how it works. Here’s what you should know about ordering blown-in mulch for your property.

Understanding Blown-in Mulch

Blown-in mulch is installed with a mulch blower machine or truck. This diesel-powered machine is loaded with the mulch of your choice which is fed through paddles with a conveyor system toward a hose. This flexible hose is at least 300 feet long and it’s used to apply the mulch directly to your Tennessee landscaping with high velocity air. The mulch flow can be controlled by the operator, but it will also depend on the type of mulch you choose.

Because the blower truck hose is several hundred feet long, the mulch can be spread anywhere while the truck remains parked on the street or parking lot. This makes it easy to deliver mulch on steep hills, under hedges, over and under fencing, or over large surface areas.

Efficient Mulch Application

Blown-in mulch is the most efficient way to deliver landscape mulch. Blower trucks and just two technicians can spread 100 cubic yards of mulch in a single day whereas one person spreading mulch by hand only spreads about one cubic yard an hour. This dramatically reduces installation time whether you were planning to spread your own mulch or hire a crew to do it. The efficiency is especially noticeable if your landscape includes difficult areas like steep hills, thick shrubs, or you need to mulch a roof or playground. By reducing the amount of time the technicians are on your property, you can also reduce disruption to your business or home.

Avoid Damage to Your Tennessee Property

Spreading mulch can be a messy task. A crew spreading mulch manually can require up to 12 people moving across your property with heavy wheelbarrows that tear up your lawn. Once the work is done, you’re left with the mess of spilled mulch and the results are far from perfect: you may have clumps of mulch and small bare areas in your flowerbeds. When a crew spreads the mulch, you may even be left with trampled plants with so many people trying to work around each other.

Blown-in mulch delivers professional, polished results without the mess or damage to your property. The blower truck remains on the street and a team of just two people walks around your property to deliver mulch exactly where it’s needed with the right depth and a smooth finish. There will be no back-and-forth trips, wheelbarrows, or mess left behind.

Sleek, Even Results

While there are many benefits to having bulk mulch blown into your landscaping, a commonly overlooked benefit is the appearance of the final results. Because the mulch is blown in place with a steady flow rate, not raked or spread by hand, the results are very smooth. Manually spread mulch typically produces unpredictable, uneven results with clumps, high spots, and low areas that can be hard to avoid. Blowing the mulch creates a standardized application that applies the precise amount of mulch you need to the correct depth with a uniform appearance that shows off your property in its best light.