Mulch, River Rock, and Metal Edging Refresh in Eden Prairie

Overgrown, faded beds with no clean edge - it's one of the most common things we see on otherwise well-kept homes. The landscape starts to look tired, weeds creep in, and the whole front of the house just loses that sharp, finished look. That's exactly what we were working with here in Eden Prairie.

We started fresh. New weed barrier fabric went down first across the beds, which makes a real difference in long-term maintenance. Brown mulch was laid throughout the front beds, giving everything that rich, dark contrast against the lawn and the home's stone and siding exterior. The result is a front yard that actually matches the quality of the house.

Around the side of the home, we used river rock instead of mulch - a smart choice for the area around the AC unit and foundation. Rock holds up better in tight utility areas, doesn't break down the same way organic mulch does, and keeps things looking clean without a lot of upkeep. We ran metal edging along the bed borders throughout to keep the mulch and rock exactly where they belong.

That metal edging is worth calling out on its own. It creates a hard, consistent line between the lawn and the beds that holds its shape over time. No more mulch migrating into the grass or grass creeping into the beds. It's a small detail that makes a big difference in how the whole yard reads from the street.

Beds like these are pretty low-effort to maintain once they're set up right. Fresh mulch, solid edging, and the right ground cover in the right spots - it's a straightforward system that keeps a yard looking sharp without constant attention.