Ortega Landscape Group

Service

Mulch, Pine Straw & River Rock

Fresh mulch, long-needle pine straw and decorative river rock installed with crisp hand-cut bed edges — including dry creek beds that handle runoff and look good doing it.

Overview

What mulch & rock really comes down to

Fresh groundcover is the fastest way to make a whole property look cared for. New mulch or pine straw, crisp bed edges, and clean river rock instantly sharpen everything around them — and they do real work too, holding moisture, choking out weeds and protecting roots.

We do it right, which mostly means the details: we cut fresh, defined edges by hand so the beds read as clean lines, lay the material at the right depth, and keep it off your trunks and siding. The difference between a yard that looks maintained and one that looks tired is usually this exact work.

  • Mulch & long-needle pine straw
  • River rock beds & dry creeks
  • Hand-cut bed edging
Winding river rock dry creek bed bordered by mulched beds and ornamental grasses beside a lawn

What’s included

Everything this service covers

  • Mulch installation

    Fresh hardwood or dyed mulch laid at the right depth to hold moisture, feed the soil and suppress weeds.

  • Long-needle pine straw

    Clean, long-needle pine straw for that classic Georgia look — great on slopes where mulch tends to wash.

  • River rock & dry creek beds

    Decorative stone for low-maintenance beds, plus dry creek beds that channel runoff and look intentional doing it.

  • Hand-cut bed edging

    Crisp, defined edges cut by hand that separate bed from lawn and keep the material where it belongs.

How it works

A straightforward path, start to finish

  1. 01

    Clean out the beds

    We pull weeds, clear last season's tired material, and cut back overgrowth so the beds start fresh.

  2. 02

    Cut the edges

    We hand-cut a clean, defined edge along every bed line — the detail that makes the whole job look sharp.

  3. 03

    Lay the material

    Mulch, pine straw or rock goes down at the correct depth, kept back off trunks, stems and the foundation.

  4. 04

    Finish & tidy

    We blow the hardscapes clean and haul off the debris so the property looks refreshed the moment we leave.

Questions

Good to know

Still wondering about something? Call or text (678) 662-3834 and we’ll talk it through.

Mulch or pine straw — which is better?
Mulch lasts longer, holds moisture better and looks richer; pine straw is lighter, cheaper to refresh, and grips slopes where mulch washes away. A lot of properties use both in different areas. We will recommend per bed.
How often does mulch need refreshing?
Most yards get a top-up once a year to keep the color and depth. Pine straw is usually refreshed once or twice a year since it breaks down faster.
Is river rock lower maintenance than mulch?
Yes — rock does not break down, so you are not replacing it every season. It is a great choice for drainage areas and beds you would rather not touch again for years.
What is a dry creek bed?
It is a rock-lined channel that carries runoff across the yard and looks like a natural streambed when dry. It solves a drainage problem and becomes a landscape feature at the same time.

Free Quote

Let's talk about your land.

Tell us what you're working with. We'll walk the property, talk through options, and send a clear itemized estimate — no pressure, no obligation.

Call or text
(678) 662-3834
Hours
Mon–Fri 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM