At Aardvark Bark, we’re proud to serve the Gig Harbor community and the greater Puget Sound region. Whether you’re transforming a backyard, improving commercial landscaping, or maintaining a public space, we’re here to provide high-quality landscaping materials and dependable service every step of the way. Gig Harbor’s coastal beauty and wooded charm create the perfect backdrop for vibrant outdoor spaces, and it’s always a pleasure to help our neighbors enhance their landscapes.
One of the core services we offer—and one that sets us apart—is our blower-truck material installation. We use specialized equipment with a 250-foot hose that allows us to place bark, mulch, compost, pea gravel, blower topsoil, or FiberPC playground surfacing with incredible precision. It’s especially useful in places like Gig Harbor, where steep terrain, tight spaces, or large properties can make landscaping by hand a challenge. Our method not only saves time and energy but also minimizes disruption to your lawn or garden since there’s no need for wheelbarrows or heavy foot traffic across your property. And we always leave the site clean and tidy when the job’s done.
We’ve also put a lot of thought into dust control. Bark-blowing can sometimes stir up fine particles, so we’ve developed a system where water is added during application to reduce airborne dust. This keeps the job cleaner and safer, especially for families with kids or people with allergies.
When it comes to the materials themselves, everything we offer is selected for quality, safety, and environmental responsibility. All of our bark products are 100% organic and free of dyes or chemicals. We offer a range of bark types, including Medium Red Bark, Fine Red Bark, and Fine Dark Bark. These products are made from virgin fir and hemlock and screened for size consistency to ensure they spread evenly and last. Whether you’re looking for a bold, reddish tone or a more natural dark finish, we have options that will enhance your landscape’s appearance while also helping retain moisture, regulate soil temperature, and suppress weeds.
Our compost is another customer favorite in the Gig Harbor area. It’s a ⅝-inch minus recycled yard-waste compost, screened and processed for top performance. It’s rich in nutrients and great for garden beds, new plantings, or soil improvement projects. If you’re building up garden beds or prepping your yard for a new season, our blower topsoil—which blends 70% compost with 30% sand—is a great option that can also be applied by blower truck. It’s especially effective when paired with bark or mulch for long-term soil health.
For schools, parks, or families creating safe play areas, we also offer FiberPC playground surfacing. This engineered wood fiber meets national playground safety standards and is IPEMA-certified, meaning it’s been independently tested for impact attenuation and performance. It looks natural, performs well, and holds up to heavy use, making it a great choice for public spaces and backyard play areas alike. And just like all our blower-applied materials, we can install it quickly and efficiently with minimal mess.
In addition to bark and compost, we carry pea gravel, decorative rock, arborist chips, and rooftop soil blends. Many of our Gig Harbor customers use pea gravel for pathways, drainage projects, or decorative borders. Arborist chips are a popular low-cost solution for large areas or natural-looking trails, and our rooftop mixes are designed specifically for lightweight, high-performance green roof applications. If you need something more specialized, we’re happy to help source custom blends that are compatible with our blower trucks.
Beyond our materials and services, what really makes the difference is the way we work with our customers. We’ve always believed that landscaping should be approachable, not overwhelming. Whether you’re a seasoned contractor or a first-time homeowner, we’re here to support your goals. We offer personalized recommendations based on your specific needs, property layout, and soil conditions. Our team understands how to work with the Pacific Northwest’s unique climate, and we’re happy to answer questions and provide guidance before, during, or after your project.
We also make planning and budgeting simple. Our online material calculator helps you estimate exactly how much you’ll need based on the area you’re covering, and our team will walk you through pricing based on your location, material choice, and delivery timeline. We’re transparent about our costs, and we don’t charge hidden fees for basics like setup or cleanup. Our typical minimum project size starts around 20 yards, which works well for most residential and small commercial jobs. And with our full crew operating at peak season, we can often schedule jobs within a few days.
Customer satisfaction has always been at the heart of what we do. We’ve earned a reputation for being fast, reliable, and professional. When we show up to a job, our crew is respectful of your property, efficient in our work, and committed to leaving everything looking better than we found it. We’ve worked with homeowners, landscapers, real estate professionals, school districts, and city maintenance teams—and we bring the same attention to detail and care to every single job.
Gig Harbor is one of our favorite places to work. The natural beauty, the coastal setting, the pride people take in their homes and landscapes—it all aligns with the values we bring to our work. Whether we’re laying a fresh layer of bark in a private backyard or installing safe playground surfacing in a community park, we’re proud to contribute to the green spaces that make Gig Harbor such a special place to live.
If you’re ready to upgrade your landscape with high-quality materials and a team that knows how to deliver results, we’d love to work with you. You can give us a call or request a quote online—whatever’s most convenient. At Aardvark Bark, we’re here to make landscaping easier, cleaner, and more efficient—so your outdoor spaces can thrive, season after season.