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Subsoil mulching is a revolutionary land clearing and soil conditioning process that grinds vegetation, stumps, and root systems directly into the soil eliminating regrowth at the source while improving soil quality and structure. Unlike traditional clearing methods that leave burn piles or heavy equipment marks, subsoil mulching creates a seed-ready or build-ready surface in a single operation.
This comprehensive resource provides everything you need to understand subsoil mulching: how the process works, what equipment is required, the environmental and economic benefits, and how to find certified service providers in your region.
Type Of Equipment Used
Subsoil mulching equipment requires two parts, a carrier unit that can range from a 75hp track loader up to a dedicated track machine with 300hp with high flow auxiliary hydraulics
What Subsoil Mulching Can Do
Subsoil is a relatively new process for land clearing that involves removing vegetation from the surface, conditioning the soil, mulching the stumps and root systems, and burying organic mulch to break down and fertilize the soil over time
Why Subsoil Mulching Is Important
Subsoil Mulching improves soil quality and structure, providing a healthy ecosystem for desired plants and animals to thrive without a huge ecological impact
How It Work
Subsoil Mulching Process
01
Grinding
The surface is either mulched with a forestry mulcher of all large debris or the subsoil mulcher directly
02
Subsoil Mulching
The subsoil mulcher is then dropped down to the desired depth in the soil to mulch all the stumps and root systems into a fine mulch
03
Bury and level
The mulched material is then buried below the surface of the soil to compost over time while the surface is leveled and compacted
Have Questions?
Frequently Asked
Questions
What type of soil can be mulched?
All types of soil can be mulched from sandy to clay, the subsoil mulcher will break through and mulch everything
What about rocks?
Rocks will not stop a subsoil mulcher depending on the size of the rocks they are either buried or moved to the surface and can be removed
Does it condition the soil?
Yes, the soil itself is milled down extremely fine, this not only aerates the soil but helps mix valuable nutrients through the soil
How often should subsoil mulching be done?
That depends on what the goal is for the area to be mulched. It could be a onetime thing or a reoccurring process
How much does subsoil mulching cost?
Pricing can vary depending on the type of soil, how much vegetation there is to be mulched and what part of the country you are in
Are there service providers nationwide?
Currently there are very few professional service providers check out our providers page find your state and find a service provider in your area