How to Mulch a Garden Bed | Ask This Old House

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  • Опубликовано: 3 фев 2025

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  • @ericpabon2458
    @ericpabon2458 4 года назад +406

    if you watch these types of videos instead of watching the news, your day will go alot smoother

  • @courtneybolte3707
    @courtneybolte3707 3 года назад +68

    Greg - it has been 5 years, don't forget to check that tree trunk for root regrowth !

  • @tuyenk.nguyen6400
    @tuyenk.nguyen6400 2 года назад +5

    There will never be Another Roger. He has so much knowledge on garden/landscaping.

  • @00BeesKnees00
    @00BeesKnees00 3 года назад +3

    Love Roger's accent.

  • @clement6574
    @clement6574 3 года назад +1

    Such a genuine guy. I love watching him. I love this vintage USA

  • @owensweetland342
    @owensweetland342 2 года назад +3

    Nice looking house. Roger is a legend. Knows so much. Probably has the best Boston accent too. Lol.

  • @sammyrance
    @sammyrance 8 лет назад +166

    Wow the edging, the mulch volcano, the root flare, and so much more. Amazing vid.

  • @sherriianiro747
    @sherriianiro747 6 лет назад +4

    Wow! This video really hit home! The people that own the woods adjacent to mine have been dumping tons of wood chips into the forest over the past 10 years and more than 2/3 of the forest is gone - including my trees that bordered theirs and no one seems to care. If someone is making drastic changes to their property it can have adverse effects on yours too.

    • @frandanco6361
      @frandanco6361 5 лет назад

      They must own a tree cutting service and that is how they get so many chips from chipping tree branches up in the wood chipper.. Yes, it is sad that many people even those that supposedly specialize in things are really bad about the big picture of it.. Hope all that dried wood, etc., never catches fire..

  • @danielmiller2977
    @danielmiller2977 6 лет назад +8

    Wow! Roger, you're incredible. I can't believe what I just learned in 8min 12sec. I love you.

  • @sortamad
    @sortamad 7 месяцев назад

    i just told my dad i would mulch his gardens with no experience doing this and this is so helpful

  • @Josh-fy2sv
    @Josh-fy2sv 6 лет назад +2

    This guy is a fucking genius in every video he makes I wish I had his knowledge in my landscaping business

  • @johnsmith-wd5sq
    @johnsmith-wd5sq 5 месяцев назад

    Thank you for your Help Roger..May you Rest in Peace.

  • @enterthepc8147
    @enterthepc8147 4 года назад

    It is so obvious that this guy cares a lot about landscaping and caring for the plants to keep them healthy and happy :) After watching this, I realized everything my parents taught me growing up was wrong. I used a pointed shovel my entire young life mulching and IT SUCKED!!! I wish I had the tool he said and more importantly, his advice!

  • @darylfitz4189
    @darylfitz4189 4 года назад

    Good to see Roger back in the game.

  • @cuervoz28
    @cuervoz28 4 года назад +3

    I love this brown mulch this is my favorite🤣

  • @QuadTubeChannel
    @QuadTubeChannel 5 лет назад +12

    Found this video extremely useful. Very clear and concise instruction. Much appreciated :)

  • @MultiLisa10
    @MultiLisa10 5 лет назад +5

    Guy knows his stuff! Like the accent!

  • @platinumlawnservice
    @platinumlawnservice 5 лет назад +2

    This guy is one of my favorite human beings. I wish I could learn from him everyday!

  • @Maxid1
    @Maxid1 9 лет назад +10

    5:11 Roger said it right there, it's an ensilage fork. It's for moving silage. I guess you can move manure on straw with it but I always used it for silage.

  • @desertspectre2881
    @desertspectre2881 2 года назад

    Setting the flower beds at work this week here in Souther California

  • @frankmartinez9419
    @frankmartinez9419 4 года назад +10

    Very informative. He knows his stuff and you can tell he loves what he does. Thank you good sir. Keep up the great content!

  • @Section8Consulting
    @Section8Consulting 5 лет назад +2

    That pitch fork is brilliant idea .....

  • @TheSusan1946
    @TheSusan1946 2 года назад

    Thanks so much. I learned so much; mostly all the things that I had done wrong: my mulch was jammed up against the tree trunks.. And, I thought mulch was so great at holding in water, so I put it on top of the soil in my potted plants. WRONG. The mulch kept the moisture in so well that I ended up with root rot. I also heard that too much mulch is a jim-dandy nesting bed for rodents.

  • @المهديخاتلبالمجاري
    @المهديخاتلبالمجاري 2 года назад +6

    It is recommended to keep mulch 6 inches away from the foundation to prevent humidity which might cause termite growth.

  • @tipp0183
    @tipp0183 7 лет назад +7

    You guys are awesome. I get every little house project motivation from you guys. Thank you.

  • @TheGreatEscape77
    @TheGreatEscape77 Год назад +1

    I dont like mulch. We had alot of bugs around our house, turns out the mulch is where they were thriving! Got rid of it and replaced it with RUBBER mulch instead

  • @justindoan
    @justindoan 9 лет назад +69

    "excellent"

  • @tlong2374
    @tlong2374 7 лет назад +25

    As always, another well done easy to follow video. This old house has been around for many years. Video's like this is the reason why. Thank you...

  • @cuervoz28
    @cuervoz28 4 года назад

    Rodger rocking those timberlands

  • @jeffharris2741
    @jeffharris2741 4 года назад +4

    Great job guys! I know this video is over four years old, but I enjoyed watching it! A lot of good pointers there! Subscribed.

  • @jasonsgroovemachine
    @jasonsgroovemachine Год назад

    Interesting shovel technique he's got there. Don't usually see overhand on a scoop shovel.

  • @gwiyeo
    @gwiyeo 4 года назад

    I am so old
    but dang I enjoy these videos

  • @theworldsmostdangerous7994
    @theworldsmostdangerous7994 7 лет назад +31

    i love landscaping

    • @petermills1994
      @petermills1994 5 лет назад +1

      I love it to good bro

    • @MultiLisa10
      @MultiLisa10 5 лет назад +1

      Well then come down and do ky landscaping!😁

    • @benfrankog6111
      @benfrankog6111 5 лет назад +1

      Same here. Love working outside

  • @gregherman7906
    @gregherman7906 4 года назад +1

    Amazing video. This man is a hero for new homeowners

  • @anneann9127
    @anneann9127 3 года назад +1

    Love that you didn't use landscape cloth under it. I'm looking for cardboard to go under our mulch. Thanks for the great tips.

  • @Ddom1794
    @Ddom1794 5 лет назад +87

    The “one” thing you did right lol

  • @FEDERALBOYSENTERTAINMENT
    @FEDERALBOYSENTERTAINMENT 3 года назад +9

    Hey roger I’m hungry when’s a good time to eat 😂

  • @citrineforme
    @citrineforme 2 года назад

    I gave a thumbs up just for giving me the tip on that cool tool to do a better job moving the mulch from the pile to the wheel barrow 🤣

  • @jross9800
    @jross9800 7 лет назад +12

    My favorite part is at the end when Roger throws his hands down and says "it looks great!" Now excuse me I'm going to make myself a margarita

    • @joli78363
      @joli78363 6 лет назад

      Roga wabbit lied to his client saying it look good, thereafter off the scenes Roga stabbed his client with a garden tool.

    • @russellmoore8187
      @russellmoore8187 6 лет назад

      Chingon Limòn what?

    • @BruisedASScheeks
      @BruisedASScheeks 5 лет назад +1

      sounds like you were having a good night two years ago lol.

  • @lockwoan01
    @lockwoan01 7 лет назад +5

    Well, this is useful for me with my strawberry patch, and my mom's garden.

  • @gnarrlos4392
    @gnarrlos4392 5 лет назад +4

    My favorite Ramirez music video

  • @springsunshine8944
    @springsunshine8944 3 года назад

    I like the pitch fork...and how you did the mulching...love your show.

  • @jb60135
    @jb60135 5 лет назад

    Roger is the plant whisperer

  • @keith-kalfas
    @keith-kalfas 5 лет назад +7

    Everyday brother. You're awesome I'm about to hit 70k subscribers! Wahoo

  • @shawnkoby6901
    @shawnkoby6901 Год назад

    Excellent, Roger.

  • @kobelcofan
    @kobelcofan 2 года назад

    I actually really like a plastic snow shovel for mulch works really good.

  • @susanhull1098
    @susanhull1098 6 лет назад +7

    Who knew?!? Obviously, I didn’t. Thank you so much! I’ve got some work to do. See ya.

  • @alyssabrashear
    @alyssabrashear 5 лет назад +89

    This is so scripted but so entertaining and informative

    • @ongges20
      @ongges20 5 лет назад +6

      Alyssa Brashear just bad acting hahaha. The other needs to be better.

    • @CONCERTMANchicago
      @CONCERTMANchicago 4 года назад +3

      Yeah I noticed that after watching it the third time, little awkward but prevented lousy acting.
      Better getting list of important facts across rather than to technically confusing.

  • @sumahomes-i4i
    @sumahomes-i4i 2 года назад

    Hope I hire you as my Gardner ! Good job

  • @andersonwilkins5971
    @andersonwilkins5971 2 года назад

    I wish we could have seen it at the end 😁

  • @elycasinillo5047
    @elycasinillo5047 6 лет назад +2

    Part of his videos that his speciality..

  • @PRich-ph9ue
    @PRich-ph9ue 5 лет назад +4

    Great video. About to start landscaping my yard in a couple weeks, but wanted to know why didn't they put down any plastic to prevent weeds and grass from growing through overtime?

    • @ajbowers44
      @ajbowers44 5 лет назад

      Either he loves to weed or he’s going to use a pre emergent week killer.

    • @easygalleryframes
      @easygalleryframes 5 лет назад +4

      roots need air.

    • @skippymagrue
      @skippymagrue 4 года назад +5

      If you put plastic, the plants don't get water.

  • @shutyoassup8377
    @shutyoassup8377 4 года назад

    What my company does is that we take dump trucks to take the old mulch then with the wheel barrow we dump small piles then another workers spread it out

  • @johns9940
    @johns9940 5 лет назад +1

    Holy the mulch volcano was a scary situation!

  • @Tryinglittleleg
    @Tryinglittleleg 8 лет назад +9

    The mulch volcano's can also cause crown rot

  • @theironquack
    @theironquack 3 года назад +3

    why is this in the Ramirez music video playlist lmao

    • @kennyguevara6277
      @kennyguevara6277 2 года назад

      LMAOO tell me why I was trippin tell I seen this comment

  • @CuidandodoJardim
    @CuidandodoJardim 5 лет назад +1

    Good job.

  • @JesusIsLoveTR
    @JesusIsLoveTR 5 лет назад +7

    This was extremely informative! Thank you very much!

    • @dalkhal
      @dalkhal 4 года назад +2

      JesusIsLoveTR very mulch

    • @JesusIsLoveTR
      @JesusIsLoveTR 4 года назад +1

      dalkhal 🤣😉

  • @milfordcivic6755
    @milfordcivic6755 6 лет назад +9

    There's so many terrible landscapers around here in New England that make mulch volcanoes on each of their client's properties. A condo development up the road from me has mulch that must be over 6" deep!

    • @easygalleryframes
      @easygalleryframes 5 лет назад

      notice how golf courses NEVER mulch their trees? they don’t want to be replacing their trees in a decade.

    • @easygalleryframes
      @easygalleryframes 5 лет назад +1

      I’ve watched foolish over-mulching kill way too many street trees in DuPage County. 59th street in Westmont IL: 100 dead/dying trees in less than 3 yrs.

  • @pozin05
    @pozin05 4 года назад

    Nice edge and mulch job👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

  • @deanslegos1990
    @deanslegos1990 5 лет назад +10

    2:12 cameraman holding back rage

    • @Bigginzz
      @Bigginzz 4 года назад

      SAREY PARDNER

  • @jackieperdomo4532
    @jackieperdomo4532 6 лет назад +1

    I love Roger! I learn so much every time I watch a video. Thank you!

  • @Ajdero5
    @Ajdero5 9 лет назад +1

    I use a pitchfork like that to remove/pick up old roof shingles

  • @SkamOneOfficial
    @SkamOneOfficial 2 года назад

    i have no clue why this is in a playlist for Ramirez official Music Videos but sure why not

  • @SamBrickell
    @SamBrickell 4 года назад +1

    He must have really liked adding mulch.

  • @lovebug7
    @lovebug7 7 лет назад

    Love this video these guyz straight down to business! Instead of saying they have a bachelors and went to university of so and so for horticulture like that cocky bald man who cares where you went to a university

    • @aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219
      @aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219 7 лет назад

      Lovebug7 maybe because that bald guy knows what he’s talking about? Having a degree in horticulture isn’t a bad thing when it comes to landscaping. This video is terrible, these guys don’t know what they’re doing. Removing soil from a bed is an old practice that’s been proven detrimental to soil science decades ago.

  • @invisiblerevolution
    @invisiblerevolution 2 года назад

    Out here in the Philadelphia area....
    you seee MULCH VOLCANOS around every other tree.

  • @harrisond8132
    @harrisond8132 Год назад

    Sweet house.

  • @jiminnamonroll1014
    @jiminnamonroll1014 5 лет назад

    have to do this in CareerOne

  • @ejackson7281
    @ejackson7281 2 года назад

    What is the best type of mulch to put around the tree in my front yard ? Thanks for the answer.

  • @MrFrozensmoke
    @MrFrozensmoke 5 лет назад

    Mulch next to the house promotes termites, few inches cures that.

  • @tom3fitzgerald
    @tom3fitzgerald 5 лет назад +164

    "My wheelbarrow is full what do I do?"
    "Go dump it around back"
    "Ok, thanks"
    Rodger was not happy about that tree volcano. No sir.

    • @venividivici4253
      @venividivici4253 4 года назад +5

      Tom Fitzgerald Lmao. I don’t have the backyaad space for a compost pile.

    • @CONCERTMANchicago
      @CONCERTMANchicago 4 года назад +1

      Just don't go dump it under some other tree.
      All the years we thought best place for dumping leftover soil, was always at the base of nearest Tree.
      Until it ended up killing them, only learning that lesson the hard way. We can't force-feed trees mulch or soil, they're literally drown in it!

    • @colonelkfc33
      @colonelkfc33 4 года назад +4

      Me: Roger, do I dump it in the street.
      Roger: Not if you wahnt to be visited by the authorities. Go ahead and dump it out back in the compost pile.
      Me: Roger can I dump it in the neighbor's yard?
      Roger: NO! COMPOST PILE!
      Me: Roger, can I just throw it in the trash can?
      Roger: (Hits me over the head with his shovel and throws me in the compost pile)

    • @laurastone6578
      @laurastone6578 3 года назад

      Go dump it in the back and then go run around the block 3 times!

  • @MindfulMusic
    @MindfulMusic 3 года назад +11

    "Excellent." My guy sounds like a robot complying to everything.

    • @davidrogowski9898
      @davidrogowski9898 3 года назад

      Yup. The producers probably told him to. They have a strict budget of time and money, and every word he says makes it go up.

  • @Crazyafrican
    @Crazyafrican 5 лет назад

    awesome garden and house

  • @heroknaderi
    @heroknaderi 4 месяца назад +1

    Solid video 💪😎

  • @donnamarie4443
    @donnamarie4443 3 года назад

    I hate mulch👎. Great upload👍.

  • @J0hnny0
    @J0hnny0 5 лет назад +63

    4:43 "Check it in 5 to 10 years". Why rush into anything???

    • @ToutCQJM
      @ToutCQJM 5 лет назад +13

      John Orlowski I loved that part. I’ll be waiting for the follow-up video.

    • @c31979839
      @c31979839 5 лет назад +8

      Landscaping and gardening is a slow process. You always have to wait at least 2 years before you can expect any results from your labour.

    • @J0hnny0
      @J0hnny0 5 лет назад +1

      @@c31979839 That was a joke Mr. Literal

    • @nafnaf0
      @nafnaf0 4 года назад

      AKA "Not my problem"

    • @CONCERTMANchicago
      @CONCERTMANchicago 4 года назад

      As long as trunk is not up to its neck again in old mulch, it's impossible for strangling root roller coaster to get that high above ground again.
      I'm an arborist that gets paid to do trunk flair excavations.
      But the tip check every 5 or 10 years is spot-on, since any wayward roots growing back paralleling trunk are still manageable with a little Pruning.
      But waiting too long and letting them get bigger, by then it's too late to rescue tree once noticing decline.
      Remember all roots should be straight outbound from trunk.

  • @fredrubble4305
    @fredrubble4305 6 лет назад +48

    I wonder if Roger and the homeowner are going to re-check the tree roots every 5-10 years?

  • @jonogallicchio4990
    @jonogallicchio4990 3 года назад

    Time to check the tree roots

  • @Gondor_Sanitation_Dept
    @Gondor_Sanitation_Dept 2 года назад

    What is the name of that big rake/fork looking tool at 5:13? Couldn't quite make it out....

    • @Gondor_Sanitation_Dept
      @Gondor_Sanitation_Dept 2 года назад

      FYI for anyone who was wondering the same thing. I just figured it out...."Ensilage Fork"

  • @XxTR1CELLxX
    @XxTR1CELLxX 7 лет назад +61

    I feel like they should have done the edge after they removed the mulch.

    • @-John-Doe-
      @-John-Doe- 6 лет назад +9

      XxTR1CELLxX No way. Edge the bed and it’s already clear. Have your guys scoop that right out with the mulch. Preen it, spread it, and you’re done.
      There’s no reason to have your guys come back and do it all again.

    • @nickschuyler
      @nickschuyler 5 лет назад

      The sod still has to disappear - so many viable grass seeds in topsoil...
      Not being snarky, just taking his side and saying (possibly) why e did it that way.

    • @PlayingwithPawz
      @PlayingwithPawz 4 года назад

      Yah but then you have to go back and remove that little bit of grass he talked about after you already cleared the bed of mulch he probably did it that way to save time for the show

  • @Mackandal-
    @Mackandal- 5 лет назад +5

    Great tips! Thank you so very mulch! 😂

  • @Techprone1
    @Techprone1 2 года назад

    Look ovah heah !! Get the edgah!

  • @frankdaiello2449
    @frankdaiello2449 5 лет назад +3

    “Excellent”

  • @DaveMoore99
    @DaveMoore99 3 года назад

    no weed barrier? I need to tackle this project at my house in the coming year and my current beds have weed barrier in them. Wondering if I should replace them or just get rid of them. My beds still have a ton of weeds anyway!

    • @erinschaefer5505
      @erinschaefer5505 2 года назад

      I've heard putting cardboard down first is the best choice. It breaks down slowly, allows the soil to breathe and lets good microbes grow. The fabric can suffocate the soil.

  • @TheSomeone2009
    @TheSomeone2009 2 года назад

    How is the soil so free-flowing and workable? Around our house, the soil is compact and very hard to work with. Makes it a heck of a workout to edge or do just about anything. Anything I can do to loosen it up?

  • @jamedlock83
    @jamedlock83 2 года назад

    If I ever buy a house, i'm cutting down the trees, and all the bushes, etc. . .The easier it is to mow, the better for me.

  • @cdmanor777
    @cdmanor777 3 года назад

    So, since I don't have a green thumb, I'm actually going to place some silk flowers around some of the real shrubberies. I was told that I should put some weed barrier down before I put the mulch. I don't see too many videos of people using weed barriers. What's your recommendation? Thank you for sharing this video.

  • @laurastone6578
    @laurastone6578 3 года назад +1

    Okay, WHAT kind of mulch was that and WHERE can I buy it? It looked really shredded without the big hunks of wood that I find in the mulch I have purchased in the past!

    • @CleverGirlAAH
      @CleverGirlAAH 3 года назад

      Try some local plant nurseries, not the big box stores.

  • @TheDiolulaLife
    @TheDiolulaLife 6 лет назад +1

    I’m thinking about putting either mulch or larger bark down, will this be problematic as I have a lot of trees with leaves that fall, can I take my blower to that or should I just go with river rock or something bigger? Thank you all

    • @frandanco6361
      @frandanco6361 5 лет назад +1

      Rod Dioula -- I would just keep all the leaves there around the tree, gently dig them into the soil, being careful to not damage the tree roots too much, and keep them damp from time to time, until it rains, etc., and they will break down beautifully into the exact food the tree can use to feed itself and grow like crazy.. This alone will really help improve the soil structure if it needs it and for sure, will eliminate you from having to shove all that tree food into the can and take it out once a week all fall and winter long, etc... I had some beautiful, huge, 175 foot tall maples in my back yard that dropped down huge maple leaves every fall, and I just cut them all up with the lawn mower, to speed up the process and the entire huge yard got black compost from those composted leaves alone and everything grew great!

  • @deepteshagrawal
    @deepteshagrawal 3 года назад

    will you put weed mat?

  • @jeffe.1586
    @jeffe.1586 2 года назад

    How do you pick houses to do a "make over" ??? I purchased a 2 1/2 story home that needs work outside and I need to replace 30 single pane windows. HELP ME !!!!!

  • @jonathanjones691
    @jonathanjones691 5 лет назад

    While your watching this excellent video, take a shot everytime Roger says Mulch.

  • @nicholasfbennett1
    @nicholasfbennett1 3 года назад

    Would it help if they added one of those thin fabric barriers?

    • @ca6675
      @ca6675 3 года назад

      I’m not sure, we use that when ee put in rock garden beds, so maybe!

  • @LaFranceBonjour
    @LaFranceBonjour 6 лет назад +1

    Im happy to live in a tropical climate. I dont have to worry about mulching and replanting every spring. Plants like Bromeliads and palm grass and heliconias and Chinese evergreen etc grow with no care needed except watering sometimes.

  • @hermitlife243
    @hermitlife243 3 года назад

    What do you do with all the extra

  • @paulieshah
    @paulieshah 4 года назад

    I need to know I just put the new mulch removed the old one too but within next few days all kinds of weeds comings up kindly let me know what should I do now .

  • @davidgc6794
    @davidgc6794 3 года назад

    Great job! What is the name of this tool? 2:53

  •  5 лет назад

    Wow, really good knowledge

  • @ChrisS310
    @ChrisS310 5 лет назад

    Excellent