Landscaping & Mulching
Fresh Mulch. Clean Beds. Trimmed Shrubs. Spring Cleanup. Your Property Looking Its Best All Season.
✓ Mulch Installation & Delivery
✓ Garden Bed Edging & Cleanup
✓ Shrub & Bush Trimming
✓ Spring & Fall Yard Cleanup
✓ Serving Benzie County, Arcadia, Bear Lake, Onekama, Kaleva, Thompsonville, Copemish, Empire, Lake Ann, and Interlochen
✓ Mulch Installation & Delivery ✓ Garden Bed Edging & Cleanup ✓ Shrub & Bush Trimming ✓ Spring & Fall Yard Cleanup ✓ Serving Benzie County, Arcadia, Bear Lake, Onekama, Kaleva, Thompsonville, Copemish, Empire, Lake Ann, and Interlochen
There’s a moment every spring when you look at the garden beds and think — this year I’m actually going to deal with that. The overgrown shrubs, the bare beds that need fresh mulch, the edging that’s gone soft over the winter. It’s not complicated work, but it takes time, and most people just don’t have it.
Hide A Way Home and Haul handles landscaping and mulching for homeowners and property owners across Northern Michigan. Fresh mulch installation, garden bed cleanup and edging, shrub and bush trimming, and seasonal yard cleanup — the kind of work that makes a property look intentional and well cared for without requiring you to spend your weekend doing it.
Before starting his own company, Alex worked as a lawn and property maintenance technician in Wisconsin, handling mulch installation, sod, edging, and equipment maintenance professionally. He brings that same methodical approach to every landscaping job in Northern Michigan.
Landscaping Services
From fresh mulch to full spring cleanup — here’s what we take care of.
Mulch Installation
Fresh dark mulch delivered and installed in garden beds, around trees, and along borders. Proper depth for weed suppression and moisture retention. The single most impactful thing you can do for curb appeal in an afternoon.
Spring Yard Cleanup
Full seasonal reset — clearing winter debris, cutting back dead perennials, raking out beds, and getting the property ready to look good through the growing season. Best booked early before the schedule fills up.
Bed Edging & Cleanup
Clean defined edges between lawn and garden beds, removal of old mulch, dead plants, and debris from the previous season. The foundation that makes fresh mulch look intentional rather than just scattered.
Fall Cleanup & Bed Prep
Cutting back spent plants, clearing beds before the freeze, and getting the property tidied up heading into winter. Pairs well with leaf removal for a full fall property reset.
Shrub & Bush Trimming
Overgrown shrubs trimmed back to a clean shape, dead branches removed, and the overall landscape brought back into proportion. Makes a property look maintained even without any other work done.
STR & Vacation Property Maintenance
Short-term rental and vacation property owners — recurring landscape maintenance keeps your property guest-ready without requiring you to be on-site. Discuss a seasonal schedule when you book.
Fresh Mulch — The Biggest Visual Upgrade Per Dollar
Nothing transforms the look of a property faster than fresh dark mulch in clean, edged beds.
Fresh mulch does three things at once: it suppresses weeds, retains soil moisture through Northern Michigan’s dry summer stretches, and dramatically improves curb appeal. A property with clean edged beds and fresh dark mulch looks maintained and intentional — whether it’s a primary residence, a vacation rental, or a property going on the market.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A MULCH INSTALLATION
✓ Bed edging — clean defined borders before mulch goes down
✓ Old mulch and debris removal if needed
✓ Fresh mulch delivered and installed at the right depth — typically 2–4 inches
✓ Mulch pulled back from plant stems and tree trunks to prevent rot
✓ Clean uniform finish across all beds
MULCH TYPES AVAILABLE
• Hardwood mulch — natural dark brown, most common for Northern Michigan beds
• Cedar mulch — natural insect resistance, slower to break down
• Dyed black or dark brown mulch — richest visual contrast against green plants
Landscaping Done Right, Done Reliably
Practical, professional landscaping for Northern Michigan homeowners who want their property looking sharp without the hassle.
Professional Background
Before starting Hide A Way Home and Haul, Alex worked as a lawn and property maintenance technician — handling mulch installation, sod, edging, and equipment professionally. This isn’t a side gig.
Vacation & Rental Properties
Short-term rental owners across Northern Michigan trust Alex to keep their properties guest-ready between bookings. Recurring landscape maintenance available — discuss a seasonal schedule when you book.
Eye for the Details
Clean edges, proper mulch depth, mulch pulled back from plant stems — the details that separate a professional job from a quick-and-done one. Alex pays attention to the small things that make the big picture look right.
Straightforward Pricing
No surprise charges, no vague estimates. Alex gives you a clear quote before work starts so you know exactly what you’re getting and what it costs.
Seasonal Timing
Spring cleanup books early in Northern Michigan. Alex plans his schedule around the season so your property is ready when it matters — not three weeks after everyone else has already done theirs.
Northern Michigan Based
Alex lives in Frankfort. He knows what Northern Michigan landscapes deal with — the soil, the tree coverage, the seasonal timing. Local knowledge that translates directly into better work.
Landscaping & Mulching Across Northern Michigan
Hide A Way Home and Haul provides landscaping and mulch installation services across Benzie County, Arcadia, Bear Lake, Onekama, Kaleva, Thompsonville, Copemish, Empire, Lake Ann, and Interlochen from our base in Frankfort, Michigan. Residential homes, vacation cabins, and short-term rental properties welcome.
Spring is the busiest booking window — mulch installation and spring cleanup slots fill up fast once the snow is off the ground. Getting on the schedule early means your property is ready for the season from the first warm weekend on.
SERVICE AREA LIST
• Frankfort & Benzie County (primary service area)
• Crystal Lake & Beulah area
• Benzonia & Thompsonville
• Traverse City & Grand Traverse County
• Leelanau County
• Manistee area — call to confirm
Frequently Asked Questions
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A good rule of thumb is two to four inches of depth for effective weed suppression and moisture retention. Alex will assess your beds when quoting the job and make sure the right amount goes down — not too thin to be effective, not so thick it suffocates plant roots.
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Hardwood mulch is the most common and cost-effective choice for Northern Michigan gardens — it breaks down over time and improves soil quality. Cedar is a good option if you want natural insect resistance and slower decomposition. Dyed black or dark brown mulch gives the richest visual contrast if curb appeal is the priority. Alex can walk you through the options when you book.
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Not always. If the old mulch layer is still relatively thin, fresh mulch can go right over it. If it’s become compacted or is more than four inches deep, removing some of the old material first is the right call. Alex will assess and recommend when he quotes the job.
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Late spring — typically May through early June — is the ideal window. The ground has warmed up, spring cleanup is done, and fresh mulch locks in moisture heading into the summer. Fall is a good second window for bed prep before winter. The spring schedule fills up fast so booking early is worth it.
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Both. One-time spring mulch installation is the most common request. Recurring seasonal maintenance is also available for homeowners and vacation property owners who want their property kept up throughout the season without having to schedule it themselves each time.
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Yes — and it makes sense to do them together. Trim first, then mulch, so the beds look clean and finished all at once. Alex can handle both in the same visit. Just mention it when you book.
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Yes. Short-term rental and vacation property owners are a big part of the customer base in Northern Michigan. Keeping the exterior looking guest-ready matters for reviews and repeat bookings. Recurring seasonal landscape maintenance is available — discuss the schedule when you call.
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Pricing depends on the square footage of the beds, the amount of mulch needed, and whether bed edging or cleanup is included. Call or text for a free quote — Alex will give you a clear number before any work starts.
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Yes. Hide A Way Home and Haul carries full business insurance.
Your Property Deserves a Fresh Start This Spring
Get a free quote on mulch installation, landscaping, or spring yard cleanup. Northern Michigan’s landscaping season books fast — get on the schedule before the first warm weekend.
Serving Benzie County and surrounding Northern Michigan communities • Frankfort, Michigan