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  • Mulch Installation
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  • Leaf Removal
  • Fall Cleanup

Professional Mulch Installation Services

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Our Mulch Installation and Maintenance Services

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Mulch Landscape Maintenance Services

  • Mulch Delivery: We deliver bulk mulch.
  • New Mulch Installation: Includes renovating your landscape to create new mulch beds. Select from a variety of high-quality mulch options, including organic, specialty, and dyed mulches.
  • Mulch Refreshing: We add fresh mulch to maintain a precise appearance throughout your landscape.
  • Mulch Removal: We remove old mulch before installing new layers to prevent buildup and soil compaction.

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Customized Landscape Plan

Every property is unique, which is why we offer a Customized Landscape Plan tailored to your specific needs. Our professional team assesses your elevation, drainage, plant selection, mulch depth, and overall landscape design to recommend the best mulch installation strategy. Whether you need organic mulch for improved soil health or decorative dyed mulch for enhanced curb appeal, we ensure a precise and efficient installation that maximizes the benefits of mulch for your landscape and curb appeal. 

Expert Mulch Installation Services for Your Landscape

Creating Beautiful Landscapes with Your Outdoor Helper LLC

A beautiful, well-maintained landscape starts with high-quality mulch. Your Outdoor Helper LLC provides expert mulch installation and maintenance services for both residential and commercial properties in Chaska, Victoria, Chanhassen, and Shorewood. Our professional team ensures your garden beds, trees, and landscaping features stay healthy, vibrant, and visually appealing with properly installed and maintained mulch.

We use premium locally sourced mulch to enhance curb appeal, suppress weeds, retain soil moisture, and regulate temperature—all essential for a thriving landscape. Whether you need new mulch landscape installation, seasonal touch-ups, or full mulch replacement, we tailor our services to meet your property's unique needs.

Your Outdoor Helper LLC has been providing top-quality landscape services since 2022, helping homeowners and businesses maintain stunning outdoor spaces all year round.

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Available Mulch We offer for Our Installation Services

Natural Mulch

Dark Brown Mulch

Natural Mulch

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Natural brown mulch. No dyes are added. Will lighten in color after time and exposure to the elements. It is an economical product and can be used for any application. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Black Mulch

Dark Brown Mulch

Natural Mulch

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Black-colored mulch. These dyes typically last one year before discoloration begins to occur. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Dark Brown Mulch

Dark Brown Mulch

Dark Brown Mulch

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 Dark brown colored mulch. These dyes typically last one year before discoloration begins to occur. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Red Mulch

Dark Brown Mulch

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Red-colored mulch. These dyes typically last one year before discoloration begins to occur. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Gold Mulch

Gold-colored mulch. These dyes typically last one year before discoloration begins to occur. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Precision Playground Mulch

 Safe, non-toxic, recyclable, and all-natural engineered wood mulch designed for playground safety surfacing. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Western Red Cedar

 It is medium reddish/brown and has a delightful cedar scent. Mulch product is purchased from SMSC Organics Recycling Facility.

Northern White Cedar

Lighter white color with a great cedar scent. Mulch product purchased from Pine Products Inc.

Yard & Garden Pine Bark (small)

Yard & Garden Pine Bark (small)

 Fine product designed specifically for soil amendments and gardening. It works great for deterring weed growth and retaining natural moisture in the soil to save time and money on watering. Mulch product purchased from Pine Products Inc.

Screened Pine Bark (bigger)

Screened Pine Bark (bigger)

Yard & Garden Pine Bark (small)

 Rich brown color with the small particles removed to make a neat and clean-looking product. Mulch product purchased from Pine Products Inc.

Benefits of Professional Mulch Installation

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Enhanced curb appeal

  • Weed Suppression: Prevents weed growth and reduces the need for herbicides.
  • Enhanced Curb Appeal: Gives a clean, polished look to gardens and flower beds.

Healthy landscapes

  • Moisture Retention: Helps soil retain water, reducing the frequency of watering.
  • Temperature Regulation: Keeps soil cool in summer and insulated in winter.
  • Soil Health: Decomposes over time to improve soil quality.

Environmental Sustainability

Your Outdoor Helper LLC is committed to environmental sustainability in every aspect of our landscape practices. We prioritize using a local organics recycling company for our mulch and soil-related materials. Additionally, we only recommend the amount of mulch needed to ensure your landscapes' needs are met.  

Professional Mulch Maintenance and Installation Services

We proudly serve the following areas in Minnesota for mulch services:

  • Chaska
  • Victoria
  • Chanhassen
  • Carver
  • Shorewood 
  • Minnetonka
  • Shakopee
  • Waconia
  • Jordan

If you’re located nearby, contact us to see if we can service your area! 


We install the following types of mulch:

  • Natural Mulch
  • Colored Mulches
    • Black Mulch
    • Dark Brown Mulch
    • Gold Mulch
    • Red Mulch
  • Western Red Cedar
  • Northern White Cedar
  • Certified Playground Chips
  • Pine Bark:
    • Yard & Garden Pine Bark (smaller than a penny)
    • Screened Pine Bark (larger pieces)


In Minnesota, the recommended mulch depth depends on the type of mulch and its purpose:

  • General Landscape Mulching: 2–4 inches
  • Weed Suppression: 3–4 inches
  • Moisture Retention & Soil Protection: 2–3 inches
  • Around Trees & Shrubs: 3–4 inches (keeping mulch a few inches away from the trunk to prevent rot)
  • Flower Beds & Gardens: 2–3 inches

Applying too much mulch (over 4 inches) can restrict air and water flow to the soil, while too little may not provide enough weed control or moisture retention. Refreshing mulch annually or bi-annually helps maintain its effectiveness.


In Minnesota, it’s recommended to refresh mulch annually or every two years, depending on the type of mulch and environmental conditions. Over time, mulch naturally breaks down, improving soil health but also losing its effectiveness in weed suppression, moisture retention, and temperature regulation.

  • Organic Mulch (Shredded Bark, Wood Chips, Pine Needles): Refresh annually with a thin layer (1–2 inches) to maintain depth and appearance.
  • Dyed Mulch: Typically lasts 1–2 years, but fading may occur, so refreshing annually helps maintain curb appeal.
  • Mulch for Trees & Shrubs: Can last longer, but check annually and top off if needed.

Regular mulch maintenance ensures your landscape remains healthy, visually appealing, and well-protected year-round.


At Your Outdoor Helper LLC, we recommend removing old mulch before installing new mulch only when necessary. In cases where old mulch has become too thick (over 4 inches) or has developed mold or fungus, we remove it to ensure a healthy foundation for new mulch. Over time, mulch can compact, decompose, and create excess buildup, which may prevent water and nutrients from reaching plant roots. Our team assesses your landscape to determine whether full removal is needed or if a fresh top layer will be sufficient. 

Proper mulch management keeps your landscape looking fresh, vibrant, and well-maintained while supporting plant health and soil quality.


Mold in your mulch bed is usually caused by excessive moisture and poor air circulation. Organic mulch, like wood chips or bark, retains moisture, which can create a damp environment perfect for mold growth, especially in shaded areas or with thick mulch layers. In years with excessive snowfall totals--in combination with excessive leaves left behind from the fall--can provide conditions for mold and fungus to grow. To prevent mold, ensure proper drainage, avoid overwatering, and spread mulch in thinner layers (less than 4"). At Your Outdoor Helper LLC, we offer mulch installation and maintenance services to help keep your landscape mold-free and plants healthy. 


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Your Outdoor Helper LLC

Chaska Commons United States

(952) 818-1890 Info@YourOutdoorHelper.com

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*Closed on holidays. Appointments are typically available on weekends.

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