Once your beds have thawed and dried out — for most of Massachusetts that means mid-April through Memorial Day. Mulching too early traps cold, soggy soil and slows spring warm-up; waiting too long gives weeds a head start. If your beds are already cleaned up and draining well, there is nothing wrong with going earlier than the crowd.
Timing guide
- March — clean up beds, edge, and pre-order for an April delivery date
- Mid-April to Memorial Day — the prime spreading window for most yards
- Earlier — fine once beds are cleaned up and the soil has drained
- Fall — also works, and insulates roots through the winter
Browse bulk mulch and pick your delivery date at checkout — spring weekends fill fast, so ordering ahead beats waiting for the sunshine.
