This is just one area....
How to get the sycamore seeds out of our mulch etc?
We have seeds all over.....even after mowing-they are still all over?
Try using a leave blower , that's how I get all the line needles out of mine . Just need to find the right angle and distance that will blow the seeds and not the mulch . Also do it on a dry day , when the seeds are set they will stick !
I agree with Pamela, and then I would add a layer of mulch on top to dress it up for the season
That's one of the disadvantages of using mulch as opposed to rocks, that are initially higher priced : it is harder to remove seeds and leaves, and the mulch needs to be replenished.