Residential Ground Cover Installation in the Greater Sacramento Area

From drought-tolerant greenery to decorative fillers, our ground cover solutions protect your soil, suppress weeds, and elevate your landscape’s beauty—custom-installed to thrive in California’s climate

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Bare Soil, Patchy Lawns, and Weeds Taking Over?

Many homeowners in the Greater Sacramento Area struggle with erosion, weed growth, and sun-scorched patches where grass won’t grow.

 Traditional turf doesn’t always work in every part of your yard. Sloped areas, shaded corners, and pathways can suffer from erosion, compaction, or weed invasions.

Without the right ground cover, your landscape can look unfinished and require constant upkeep.

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Lush, Low-Maintenance Ground Cover That Does More Than Look Good

✅ Expertly installed ground cover for lasting performance

✅ Reduces weeds, erosion, and soil evaporation

✅ Enhances visual flow between plant beds, pathways, and patios

✅ Low-maintenance and climate-adapted options

✅ Boosts your curb appeal and landscape health

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McGuire Earth Works Inc.

Trusted Ground Cover Installation Experts in the Greater Sacramento Area

With over 40 years of experience in California landscaping, McGuire Earth Works delivers reliable, high-quality ground cover installations that improve both appearance and function.

We know how frustrating it is to keep fighting erosion, weeds, or dead turf in tough areas.

Our team will help you choose the right solution—from living covers like Kurapia and creeping thyme to mulch, bark, or decorative gravel—then install it cleanly, correctly, and on time.

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How We Make Your Ground Cover Installation Easy

Our streamlined process takes the guesswork out of ground cover installation.

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Walkthrough & Planning

We assess your yard, soil, slopes, sunlight exposure, and goals to recommend the best ground cover materials for your space and budget.

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Transparent Estimate

You’ll receive a custom proposal outlining the preparation, materials, coverage area, and cost. We’ll answer your questions and refine the plan if needed.

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Professional Installation

Our team prepares the site, installs your ground cover properly, and ensures everything is secure, clean, and ready to thrive—no shortcuts.

We create outdoor spaces that are beyond your imagination

What’s Included in Ground Cover Installation

Everything You Need for a Durable, Beautiful Ground Cover

Site Evaluation & Layout Planning

We analyze your landscape for slope, drainage, sun/shade, and overall compatibility to select the right materials.

We clear the area, remove weeds, condition the soil, and install professional-grade weed barriers where appropriate.

We install your chosen ground cover—such as creeping thyme, ice plant, sedum, Kurapia, bark, mulch, or gravel—with precision spacing and proper ground contact.

We add edging, bender board, or river rock borders to contain your ground cover and prevent shifting or runoff.

We leave your site spotless and provide watering instructions for plant-based covers to ensure healthy establishment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ground Cover Installation

Get the Details on Choosing, Installing, and Maintaining Ground Cover

What types of ground cover do you install?

We offer living options like creeping thyme, Kurapia, ice plant, and native sedums, as well as non-living options like bark mulch, decomposed granite, and decorative gravel.

Ground cover is ideal for areas where sod fails—slopes, shady zones, tight spots, or xeriscape designs. It typically requires less water, mowing, and maintenance.

Absolutely. We specialize in low-water options like Kurapia and mulch-based covers that help retain moisture and support sustainability.

Most ground cover projects take 1–3 days depending on site prep, area size, and materials used.

Yes. Combined with weed barrier fabric and dense planting or mulch coverage, ground cover significantly reduces weed growth compared to bare soil.

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Let’s Beautify & Protect Your Landscape—From the Ground Up

We install quality ground cover in Orangevale, Folsom, El Dorado Hills, Roseville, Fair Oaks, Granite Bay, and surrounding parts of the Greater Sacramento Area.

Proudly Installing Ground Covers Across the Greater Sacramento Area

At McGuire Earth Works, we install ground covers that do more than fill space—they reduce maintenance, prevent erosion, and add lasting beauty to your landscape. From low-growing plants to decorative mulch and bark, we tailor every installation to your yard’s design and environmental needs.

Headquartered in Orangevale and serving the Greater Sacramento Area for over 40 years, we’ve helped homeowners in Folsom, Roseville, and beyond select and install the right ground cover for every situation—whether it’s replacing lawn, covering bare soil, or enhancing garden beds.

From material selection to professional placement, we’re the trusted choice for ground cover installation in: