Decorative rock and mulch are the finishing touch that pull a whole yard together. They frame your beds, lock in moisture for your plants, and keep weeds down. But most rock and mulch jobs are done backwards. Material dumped over old weeds and no edging means the weeds come right back and the stone mixes into the soil within a season.
McCoy installs rock and mulch the right way. We clear the beds, set clean edges, lay quality landscape fabric where it helps, and spread the material to an even depth. The result is crisp, defined beds that hold their look, keep weeds down, and stay put through Ontario weather.
Every bed is different. Here is the ground cover work we do most often across Oakville, Burlington, Mississauga, and Milton homes.
Fresh mulch that holds moisture and keeps beds tidy.
Decorative rock that finishes beds with no yearly top-up.
Clean-out and re-mulch to bring tired beds back to life.
Low-maintenance stone cover for slopes and problem areas.
Clean edges that keep material where it belongs.
Rock features that also help move water off the yard.
Tired beds cleared, edged, and finished with fresh mulch and river rock accents, in a single scope.
Clean bed edging that holds the line and the material
Quality landscape fabric where it helps control weeds
Even depth for full coverage and lasting weed control
Rock and mulch matched to your beds, plants, and home
1Share your beds, size, and goals.
2We check the beds, edging, and material options.
3Scope and investment in writing.
4Owner-led crew, clear communication, clean job site.
5Confirm the finish, hand off care tips.
Most rock and mulch jobs take 1 to 3 days on-site, depending on size. Spring is the busiest season, so book ahead.
Every job is scoped to the size of the beds, the material you choose, and the prep and edging needed. There is no flat guessing over the phone. We build the written estimate after the on-site visit, so the number you see is the number you pay. No surprises, no escalations.
It depends on the size of the beds, the material you choose, and the prep needed. A simple mulch refresh costs far less than a full bed clean-out with new rock and edging. We give you a written estimate after the on-site visit, not a guess over the phone.
Both have their place. Mulch is great for plant beds because it holds moisture and feeds the soil, but it needs a top-up every year or two. Rock lasts far longer with no yearly refresh but does not feed the soil. We help you pick the right one for each bed.
It cuts weeds down a lot, especially with clean edging and fabric where it helps. No cover stops every weed, but a proper install with the right depth makes weeds far easier to manage.
Most beds need a fresh top-up every 1 to 2 years as the mulch breaks down. Rock does not need replacing, just the occasional clean. We let you know what to expect for your beds.
Yes. We clear weeds, debris, and old broken-down mulch, then re-edge and prep the beds before the new material goes down. That prep is what makes the finish last.
Yes. We walk you through colour and material options so the rock or mulch suits your home, your beds, and your plants. The right match makes the whole yard look pulled together.
Share a little about what you want built and we'll set up a no-pressure consultation. Every hardscape is backed by our 3-year warranty.
