Anyone ever removed old mulch (because it’s starting to smell and attract insects). Is this something a first timer could take on, or do I need a professional to do it for me? In my neighborhood they tend to overcharge for everything, so I’m wondering if it’s something straight forward enough

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If your mulch is smelling, it may just be anaerobic. What kind of material is it? I leave my mulch on and stir it with a hand tiller before top dressing

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I ended up removing the old mulch (back breaking work!) and replacing it. I learned this is something I need to do every year

No, you don't. Old mulch breaks down and becomes soil. What kind of mulch are you using? If you're using synthetic mulch, that's a bad idea. But wood mulch that is regularly watered should break down into new soil and you just fluff it up occasionally to introduce air.

I have never taken away my old mulch and I have beautiful rich soil after only 3 years in my house.

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