Freshly graded path across an open property

Mulch, soil delivery and grading.

Bulk mulch and topsoil delivered and spread, and grades corrected, for properties in Aldie, Leesburg, Chantilly and across Northern Virginia.

Mulch, Soil & Grading

The groundwork everything else sits on.

Fresh mulch is the quickest way to make a property look cared for, and good soil and a correct grade are what keep it that way. They are simple jobs that are heavy, messy and easy to get wrong.

We deliver and install, so you are not left with a pile on the driveway and a free weekend gone. Beds are edged first, mulch goes down at the right depth and is kept off trunks and siding.

For grading, we reshape the soil so water runs away from the foundation, fill low spots that hold water, and finish with seed or sod.

Freshly mulched bed along a fenceAzaleas blooming in new mulch
What We Handle

Delivered, spread and tidied up.

  • Mulch installation

    Beds edged and mulched at an even depth, clear of trunks and siding.

  • Topsoil and compost

    Bulk soil delivered for new beds, lawn repairs and topdressing.

  • Bed edging

    Clean, deep edges cut so mulch stays in and grass stays out.

  • Finish grading

    Soil shaped so the lawn drains and mows cleanly.

  • Low spots and settling

    Sunken areas, old stump holes and trench lines filled and seeded.

  • Seed or sod to finish

    Graded areas re-established so you are not left with bare soil.

How An Estimate Works

Walk it, price it, put it in writing.

  1. Call or send the form

    Tell us what you have in mind. A sentence is enough to start.

  2. We walk the property with you

    We look at grade, drainage and how you use the space, and tell you honestly what it needs.

  3. You get a written estimate

    We follow up with the price in writing. Estimates and design consultations are free.

Good Questions

Asked about mulch and grading.

How often should beds be mulched?

Once a year is right for most properties, usually in spring. Some clients add a light top-up in the fall.

Do you deliver without installing?

Our service is delivery and installation together. If you only need material dropped, call 703.728.3365 and ask.

Water pools near my foundation. Is that a grading problem?

Often, yes. Soil settles around a house over time. We look at where the water comes from and where it can go before recommending a fix.

How does pricing work?

We walk the property with you, then follow up with a written estimate. Estimates and design consultations are free.

Which areas do you serve?

We are based in Aldie and work across Loudoun and Fairfax Counties, including Leesburg, Ashburn, South Riding, Stone Ridge, Brambleton, Chantilly, Sterling and Centreville.

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Tell us about
your property.

Whether it’s a first design conversation, a maintenance program, or a tree that needs to come down tomorrow — we’d like to hear from you.

Call
703.728.3365
Email
services@cardinalridgelandscape.com
Based In
Aldie, Virginia
Hours
Mon–Fri · 8am–6pm
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