Can I mix dirt and mulch together for fill that I'm grading up against the foundation?

Question

I've had a water issue in my basement, so I've graded up the dirt around the house to remedy the problem. I just have the front of the house left, which is going to require the most amount of dirt. I have many bags of mulch (wood chips) that I would like to mix in with the dirt so it will go longer. Is this okay, or will it create more problems for me?

Answer 1

NO the mulch will RETAIN the water and encourage insects that you will not want coming into your house.

Answer 2

You  need dirt.  DO NOT mix these two.  Mulch itself serves one need, and earth will solve the other.  Earth will create the slope that is needed to create a shedding for water.  Mulch will just keep it there.  I am not sure how much you need, but you can buy 40# bags for .99 cents, then cover will mulch.  Gravel is not an option either.  good luck.