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Premium Bark & Mulch: The Finishing Touch for Tacoma Landscapes

Bark is more than just a decoration; it’s a protective blanket for your soil. Whether you are looking for the elegant look of dark Hemlock or the durability of Cedar play chips, we provide bulk delivery across Tacoma to keep your garden beds healthy and weed-free.

Our Bark Selection

Hemlock Bark

Hemlock is widely considered the premium choice for residential landscaping because it contains very little pitch, making it much easier on the hands (and paws) than standard fir.

  • Fine Hemlock (1" Minus): A beautiful, dark, and uniform mulch. It breaks down faster than larger bark, feeding nutrients back into your compost-enriched soil.

  • Medium Hemlock (3" Minus): Larger nuggets that stay in place better during heavy Tacoma wind and rain. Perfect for large areas or slopes.

                                                      

Douglas Fir Blend

The classic Northwest choice. Our Fir blend offers a rich, natural reddish-brown color that provides a crisp contrast against green Northwest native ornamental plants.

                                         

  • Fine Fir (1" Minus): Great for smaller garden beds and flower boxes.                                                                       

  • Medium Fir (3" Minus): A rugged, long-lasting mulch that is excellent for suppressing stubborn weeds.

  • Cedar Play Chips

                         

Safety meets durability. Our Cedar chips are specifically screened to be used in play areas, dog runs, or pathways.

  • Natural Resistance: Cedar is naturally resistant to rot and insects.

  • Impact Absorption: Perfect for under swing sets or high-traffic paths where you need a soft, clean surface that won't turn to mud.                  

Natural Ground Wood Mulch

                                   

Natural Ground Wood Mulch (Ground & Screened)

Protect your landscape with our Natural Ground Wood Mulch, a durable and cost-effective alternative to traditional bark. This mulch is made from locally sourced, ground and screened brush, providing a raw, organic look that blends perfectly with any Pacific Northwest garden.

Key Benefits:

  • Natural Weed Suppression: Just like bark, this uncomposted wood creates a thick barrier that prevents sunlight from reaching weed seeds, stopping them before they start.

  • Soil Protection: Acts as a protective blanket to prevent soil compaction from heavy rains and foot traffic.

  • Moisture Retention: Saves you time on watering by shielding the soil from the sun and preventing it from drying out.

  • Unique Aesthetic: Features a beautiful natural color profile that varies between light and dark brown, giving your flower beds a textured, earthy appearance.                                                  

Why Mulch Matters

Moisture & Protection

A thick layer of bark/natural groung wood mulch helps with moisture retention. In the summer, bark prevents the sun from baking the life out of your soil; in the winter, it insulates the roots of your Lavender and other sensitive species from the frost.

Weed Suppression

A 3-inch layer of bark blocks sunlight from reaching weed seeds, significantly reducing the time you spend weeding.  If you are planning on using bark or play chips as a walking trail surfaceing you might want to check out our gravel page.   

Delivery & Coverage

How Much Do You Need?

  • Depth Recommendation: We recommend a depth of 2–3 inches for existing beds and 4 inches for new areas or play spaces.

  • Coverage: 1 cubic yard covers roughly 100 square feet at 3 inches deep.

  • Try our calculator out.
  • If you think you want to consider topsoil before bark, check this out 

Transform your yard today. Call us at 253.222.9633 or email Contact@topsoilnearme.online to schedule your Bark delivery in Tacoma!

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