After applying wood-based mulch

Question

Good day! Thanks for your help! After applying the mulch, when we walk on the mulch, it compresses..we are wondering if we should be compressing the mulch as a final step or to leave it fluffy? Huge thanks!

Pam Riordan
Franklin, MA

Answer 1

The mulch naturally compresses over time.
I generally open a bag, dump it out in a scattered pattern and rake it to the depth that is needed.

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